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Heavy Equipment Operator
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Posted on: Nov 04, 2026
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Abbeville, Louisiana
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Salary: $32 per hour
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Onsite
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Full-time
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Job Title :
Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Type :
Full-Time
Job Location :
Abbeville Louisiana United States
Remote :
No
Job Description :
Job Description
- Location: Abbeville, LA
- Pay Rate: $32.00–$37.00 per hour
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Safely operate rough-terrain forklifts, skid steers, Bobcats, loaders, and other heavy equipment.
- Handle material staging, loading, unloading, and transfers between yards, trailers, and barges.
- Perform daily equipment inspections, fluid checks, and report mechanical issues.
- Coordinate equipment movements with spotters, riggers, and crew members.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas while following safety procedures.
- Comply with OSHA, maritime safety, and company HSE standards.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
- Minimum 2 years of experience operating industrial forklifts, skid steers, Bobcats, or similar heavy equipment.
- Previous experience in marine shipyards, industrial fabrication yards, petrochemical docks, or heavy construction.
- Valid driver's license and ability to obtain or maintain a TWIC card.
- Knowledge of equipment load capacities, weight distribution, and safe operating procedures.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and extended shifts.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and practical equipment assessment.
- OSHA certifications, telehandler certification, or rigging experience are a plus.
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Position Details
Posted:
Nov 04, 2026
Reference Number:
c0605723
Employment:
Full-time
Salary:
$32 per hour
City:
Abbeville
Job Origin:
ziprecruiter
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