Cajun Industries, Llc
Full-service construction company offering industrial, commercial, and civil services.
Operator - Light
Operate heavy equipment, perform inspections/maintenance, and assist on construction sites.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Light Equipment Operator is responsible for operating hand‑held mechanical devices on project sites, including bulldozers, excavators, front‑end loaders, backhoes, forklifts, graders, diggers, drills, generators, saws, and pumps. The role requires understanding safety hazards, safely using tools and equipment, and working in plant operations or construction settings. • Read and interpret load charts • Interpret hand signals for material placement • Perform minor maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment • Conduct daily equipment inspections, check fluids, refuel, and assess wear • Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors • Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies • Assist other craft workers as needed • Operate cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment • Use hand and power tools (electric, gas, pneumatic) • Perform tasks requiring bending, twisting, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, standing, and lifting • Work on uneven, muddy, loose rock, or soft sand surfaces; may work in confined spaces • Follow safety policies and directions
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment operation
- ▸equipment inspection
- ▸load transport
- ▸tool maintenance
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸load charts
What You Bring
The position demands significant physical capabilities, such as lifting up to 50 lb (occasionally 100 lb), pushing, pulling, climbing, and operating various vehicles. Work may involve uneven or confined spaces, adverse weather conditions, and both sedentary and heavy tasks. Effective communication, decision‑making, and attention to detail are essential, as the operator must interpret load charts and hand signals, coordinate with supervisors, and assist other craft workers while adhering to safety policies. • Climb and balance on steel/wood frameworks, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds • Exposure to adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, rain) • Communicate effectively with management and supervision (hear, speak, read, write) • Concentrate amid distractions and work at varying tempos
Requirements
- ▸climbing
- ▸heavy lifting
- ▸communication
- ▸decision‑making
- ▸attention to detail
- ▸safety
Work Environment
Onsite