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Posted August 12, 2026

Excavator Operator

Helix Resources, LLC
Thibodaux, LA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

We are now accepting resume/applications for EXPERIENCED Excavator Operators for the Thibodaux, LA and surrounding areas. Duties/Responsibilities may/may not be limited to the following:

  • MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE OPERATING AN EXCAVATOR
  • Must be able to transport/move material efficiently
  • Will be operating on existing canals and/or levees
    • Required Skills:
      • Proficient in excavators of all sizes, haul trucks, loaders and skid steers with some experience on dozer as well.
      • Well versed handling trench boxes of all sizes and shapes
      • Excellent organizational skills, able to multi-task
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
      • Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination
      • Ability to work independently and self motivated
      • Team player, able to get along with a diverse group of people working towards a common goal
    • Duties/Responsibilites:
      • Safe operation of excavator
      • Operate machinery to perform activities such as excavations, backfilling, trenching, ditching, slope work, erosion control, grubbing, stumping, clearing, looming, fine grading and final clean up
      • Observe hand signals, grade stakes or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications
      • Handling and/or moving material
      • Maintain daily logs of equipment usage, maintenance, etc.
      • Perform tasks maintaining all health, safety and environmental rules and ensure all work is done in a manner which enhances the safety of the work environment
      • Daily maintenance of equipment
    • Physical Requirements:
      • Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods
      • Handle and manipulate objects on a repetitive basis
      • Ability to see well and distinguish between back up alarms, voices and other normal sounds consistent with construction job sites.
      • Have endurance to perform tasks over long periods of time.
      • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
      • Required Credentials:
        • Driver's License/Identification
        • Social Security Card/Birth Certificate
      • Must provide own PPE (Hard hat, steel toes, safety glasses, & gloves)
      • Must have reliable transportation
      • Must be able to pass a DISA Drug screen, physical, and background check.
      • Pay:
        • TBD (DOE)
        • Weekly Pay
        • Pay Schedule: Monday - Sunday
      • Schedule:
        • 10-12 Hour Days
        • Monday - Friday
        • Weekends (as needed)
      • Duration of Job: Approximately 4 years

      Tasks beyond those listed above will be asked of you, so a positive, can-do attitude is required.

      Qualified candidates can submit a resume or apply on the attached link: http://ejob.bz/ATS/jb.do?reqGK=27096001&portalGK=14432

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