Heavy Duty Machine Operator at TRUCKING PEOPLE – Morgan City, Louisiana

Job Title: Heavy Machinery Operator (Mining Vehicles)
Location: Morgan City, LA
Pay: $32.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-time (30+ hours/week)
Travel: Up to 50%

Job Overview:

We are hiring experienced Heavy Machinery Operators to support the safe operation, testing, and performance of 20-ton mining vehicles. This role involves operating equipment, conducting inspections, and supporting engineering teams with feedback to improve vehicle systems and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate 20-ton mining vehicles and other fleet equipment
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and DVIRs
• Identify and report maintenance or performance issues
• Support hardware and software testing initiatives
• Provide detailed written and verbal feedback to engineering teams
• Maintain high safety and compliance standards
• Travel as needed to support field operations

Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years of heavy machinery operator experience
• Comfortable operating and backing large (20-ton) vehicles
• Ability to drive for extended periods
• Clean driving record (MVR)
• Must pass background check, drug test, DOT physical, and road test
• No more than 2 minor violations in the past 3 years
• No serious violations in the past 5 years
• No DUI-related offenses in the past 10 years
• No preventable accidents in the past 3 years
• Strong attention to detail and a safety mindset
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Nice to Have:

• CDL A license

Why Apply:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Work with advanced vehicle and autonomous technology
• Opportunity to support cutting-edge testing and innovation