Job Information
Weeks Marine Marsh Buggy Operator (Dredging) - Houma,LA in Houma, Louisiana
Requisition ID: 162127
Position Summary
Operates Marsh Buggy w/ Excavator on pipeline work, marsh restoration, levees, dikes and various other dredging projects.
Experience Level
Skilled
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Places materials and dredge spoils as direct by project engineer or project management.
Provides maintenance and upkeep to the equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned by the project management Follows all company and work site safety policies/procedures and commits to an “Incident and Injury Free” work environment.
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
Qualifications
3+ years of experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment on marine or heavy construction projects.
Mechanical skills is preferred, but not required.
Ability to live aboard vessel for full rotation.
Willingness and ability to travel as required.
Must have reliable transportation.
Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with craft workers under his/her supervision and management/supervision.
Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.
Requirements
• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site,
so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor
weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access
required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and
maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across
construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty medical and background
check
• Must possess a valid Driver's license
• TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential (preferred)
• Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levels.
• Performs other duties as required.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Company: Weeks
