Louisiana Bridge Builders (“LBB”) is designing and building the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana (USA) for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). LBB will also be responsible for the reconstruction of interstate highway, various structures, ramps, and approaches for a 5.5 mile stretch between I-210 West End and Ryan Street.
Louisiana Bridge Builders offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, and more.
Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Purpose/Summary
The Broom/Sweeper Operator - Level II is committed to supporting Louisiana Bridge Builders by operating specialized vehicles or equipment to clean streets, parking lots, construction sites, or industrial areas.
Location
This position is based in Lake Charles, LA.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate street sweepers, power brooms, or vacuum trucks to clean assigned areas
- Remove dirt, debris, leaves, and other materials from streets, parking lots, and worksites
- Perform routine inspection and basic maintenance of sweeping equipment
- Report mechanical issues or needed repairs promptly
- Adhere to all safety regulations and traffic laws
- Use proper disposal methods for collected waste materials
- Maintain accurate logs of work completed, fuel usage, and equipment condition
- Assist with site cleanup on construction or municipal projects when needed
- Operate machinery to perform tasks efficiently and safely.
- Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills for Success
- Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.
- Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
- Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
- Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
- Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule, overtime, additional and/or different hours, including but not limited to nights, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed, to best serve the business operations.
- Ability to operate machinery using throttles, switches, pedals, levers, etc.
Qualifications
At a minimum, the Motor Grader/Blade Operator II must have (3)+ years of relevant, proven, experience operating construction equipment and total station leveling systems. National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification is preferred.
Physical Demands
Select one the following for the each of the items listed below:
- N (Not Applicable) – Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
- O (Occasionally) – Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time or 0 – 2.5+ hours/day.
- F (Frequently) – Occupation requires this activity from 33%–66% of the time or 2.5–5.5+ hours/day.
- C (Constantly) – Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time or 5.5+ hours/day.
Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.