Top 13 Backhoe Jobs in Lafayette, La

Landscape Install Foreman
Landscape Workshop —Lafayette, LA
- Overtime
- Heavy lifting
- Construction site
- Customer service
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Heavy Equipment Operator
CM Contractors —Duson, LA
- $20 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
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Skilled Construction Laborer
Ocmand Construction Co. LLC —Lafayette, LA
- $20 - $40 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Profit sharing
- Paid time off
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Track Hoe Operator / dozer operator
Jerry Gibbens —Lafayette, LA
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Track Hoe Operator and dozer operator
Jerry Gibbens —Lafayette, LA
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- CDL
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Pipelayer
Triumph Construction —New Iberia, LA
- $22 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Projects Installer - Heavy Maintenance
Guardian Fueling Technologies LLC —Lafayette, LA
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) matching
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Utility / Journeyman 3
EP BREAUX UTILITY SERVICES LLC —Broussard, LA
- CDL B
- English
- CDL A
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Loader Operator - Lafayette, LA
Custom Ecology, Inc. (ND) —Lafayette, LA
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Rotating shift
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Landscape Install Foreman

Landscape Workshop -
Lafayette, LA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Record keeping
Minor mechanical vehicle repair
Construction stakeholder communication
Mechanical knowledge

Full Job Description

As the leader of a work crew, the Construction Foreman must be able to communicate effectively. He/she must
have good people skills to work with crew, account managers, project managers, superintendents, general
contractors, subcontractors and other construction trades on site. Foremen must have strong organizational and
time-management skills; the ability to follow directions; and good record-keeping skills to manage timesheets and
materials. Mechanical skills are necessary to make simple repairs. The foreman is also responsible for safely and
efficiently installing a quality landscape per drawings and specifications that meet or exceed the expectations of
Landscape Workshop and our clients.

All positions are outdoors, very physical and fast paced. We typically work Monday-Friday. Estimated start time is
7:00 am till 4:30pm. End and start times vary depending on traffic, weather and job tasks. Construction may
require overtime work including Saturday and Sunday. Out of town work is also possible.

Career Development Path/Opportunities

Include specific training and skill development that is expected/required both to succeed in current job and for
potential promotion.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Leadership:

Enforces safety regulations at the job site
Coordinates and transports the crew, equipment and materials to job site
Supervises crew of laborers during the major portion of the leaders work time; duties include assigning and
evaluating work, discipline and communicating with project manager accordingly
Maintains daily records of material used from inventory
Coordinates with other trades as needed for project completion.
Maintain daily timesheets and absence reports on personnel
Operates and performs maintenance on vehicles and equipment
Keeps assigned project manager aware of crew performance and needs
Other duties assigned

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Job Description and Expectations

Execute ground preparation and fine grading for landscaped areas
Plant material properly considering depth, size, placement, and spacing
Apply mulch appropriately for type of material
Water material correctly
establish new bed edges for landscaped areas

Perform maintenance on equipment:

Unload equipment from trucks/trailers
Wash equipment and truck
Grease machines

Physical Demands:

Safely perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of various landscaping equipment and materials,cutting

equipment

Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Push, pull, grip and squeeze various tools, products and/or items (e.g., pruning)
Walk up to 10 miles a day, sometimes uphill and on uneven terrain, often while carrying, pushing, or pulling

equipment, materials, or debris.

Bend and kneel up to 9 hours or more a day

Work Environment:

Work hours vary and may exceed 9 hours per day
Work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, precipitation)
Noise level may be loud at times and use of ear plugs may be required (e.g., outdoor conditions,, backhoe,

bobcats, other heavy construction equipment on site)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proven leadership ability
Previous experience working with landscape design, build, installation, hardscape materials & technique

familiarity

Some experience in Landscape install experience preferred
Valid Driver’s License
Responsible, honest & hard working
Basic equipment & power tool experience
Customer service driven (understanding the needs of the customer)
Attention to quality standards
Installation of hardscape including pavers, customized fire pits, outdoor kitchens and custom landscape

designs with quality and efficiency

Planting, plant identification and other horticultural knowledge
Operations and basic maintenance of skid steers and mini excavators, brick saws, chainsaws, hedge-trimmers,

sod cutters, edging machines, etc.

Irrigation installation
Installation of water features

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Landscape Install Foreman

Heavy Equipment Operator

Skilled Construction Laborer

Track Hoe Operator / dozer operator

Track Hoe Operator and dozer operator

Pipelayer

Projects Installer - Heavy Maintenance

Utility / Journeyman 3

Loader Operator - Lafayette, LA

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