Marsh Excavator Operator

Summary:

Operates Marsh excavators on dredging, levee, and pipeline projects, building levees, maintaining grade, and digging and backfilling pipeline ditch in wetland and marsh environments.

Responsibilities:

• Required: Travel
• Operate Marsh excavators safely and efficiently on dredging, levee, and pipeline projects
• Build and shape levees to project specifications
• Maintain grade and elevation according to plans and survey stakes
• Dig and backfill pipeline ditch to required depth, width, and alignment
• Perform daily pre-operation inspections and periodic safety, maintenance, and servicing checks
• Perform minor repair works during functioning problems
• Inform and advise management or mechanics for major repairs or maintenance
• Respond to signals and directions from the crew and work in coordination with them
• Work in adherence to safe practices, procedures, and work site rules

Qualifications:

• Required: Marsh excavator experience
• Proven ability to build levees, maintain grade, and dig and backfill pipeline ditch
• Ability to read grade stakes, plans, and work from survey references
• Possess skills to operate heavy and power-driven equipment
• Ability to work in teams
• Ability to communicate and interact both verbally and written
• A keen eye to details and good decision making skills
• Manage to handle emergency situations and work pressure
• Can work independently with minimum supervision
• Flexible to work during odd hours