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AspectVolunteer Dirt WorkEquipment Operator
CredentialsNone required, basic physical abilityDriver's license, equipment-specific certifications
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Search & Comparison IntentVolunteering, community service, basic dirt workProfessional machinery operation, career in construction

Volunteer Dirt Work involves assisting with outdoor dirt-related tasks without formal certifications, often for community projects. Equipment Operators are trained professionals who operate heavy machinery, typically requiring licenses and certifications. While both work outdoors in similar environments, Volunteer Dirt Work is unpaid and community-focused, whereas Equipment Operators work in a paid, industrial setting.

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Dirt Work Superintendent

Turner Industries

Baton Rouge, LA • On-site

$45 - $55/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Turner Industries rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 143 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 80 rated construction


Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

We are hiring a Dirt WorkSuperintendent to join our Specialty Services team. The Superintendent position schedules, coordinates and supervises the activities of maintenance and construction workers and provides overall on-site administrative and technical management on maintenance or construction sites. Non-exempt role; Reports to the Site Manager or Project Manager; Establishes procedures for specific goals in a broad area of work / only results are reviewed / develops procedures within limits of policy and guidelines.

Functional Requirements:

Supervises total maintenance and/or construction effort to ensure project is constructed and/or maintained in accordance with design, budget, and schedule (includes interfacing with client representatives); plans, coordinates, and supervises on-site functions including scheduling, engineering, material control, etc.; provides technical assistance, such as interpretation of drawings, as required; assists project management in developing and implementing project procedures, standards, etc.; ensures all on-site personnel comply with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules, company standards, etc.; creates new policies and procedures or updates existing policies with plant or project management approvals; documents all violations, notifies project management, and recommends/implements corrective actions as required; assumes responsibility for productivity of employees, efficient use of materials and equipment and contractual performance of the job; interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations; analyzes and resolves work related problems; establishes and adjusts work sequences to meet construction schedule, using knowledge of capacities of equipment and assigned personnel; perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Qualification standards:

  • High school or equivalent
  • 10 plus years of dirt work experience; Landfill cell construction and closure experience is preferred
  • Valid drivers license
  • TWIC is preferred but not required
  • Experience operating heavy yellow iron equipment (EX: Excavators, Dozers, Off-road truck, etc.
  • Leadership capabilities/qualities
  • Experience managing people and crew
  • Strong safety performance
  • Communication
  • Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction
  • Basic knowledge of all crafts
  • Advanced knowledge of key crafts onsite, i.e., mechanical skills, soft skills, planning and safety
  • Highly developed leadership and mentor skills
  • Preferred Turner Leadership Training
  • Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the Turner Industries Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
  • Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
  • Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Compensation:

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement:

Employee may be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds structures, etc.; reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.


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