Heavy Equipment Operator - 2nd Shift
Blpole ยท Gibsland LA - Yard, Gibsland, LA, US ยท United States ยท On-site
Pay: USD 46,800 โ 54,080 a year
Posted Oct 9, 2026
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Mobile Equipment Operator – 2nd Shift
๐ Gibsland, LA ๐ฐ $22.50 – per hour, plus $1.00 Shift Differential ๐ 2nd Shift | Monday - Friday 2:00PM - 10:00PM (with Overtime as Required)
Are you interested in contributing to a company whose mission is to radically love and influence lives? As a Mobile Equipment Operator for Bell Lumber and Pole, you will play a pivotal role in our Gibsland yard by safely handling raw materials and finished products in a dynamic outdoor environment. If you are skilled at operating heavy machinery and are a team player, this role is for you!
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Have the ability to operate mobile equipment such as Log Loaders and Front-End Loaders.
Operate and maintain the following equipment: Log Loaders
Front end loaders
Forklifts
Ability to understand written documents for proper handling of the customers products.
Understand basic safe use of shop tools.
Having the ability to maintain communication with co-workers concerning their operational needs.
Achieve and maintain a basic understanding of how all the operating systems function/interact and independently perform effective trouble shooting during equipment malfunctions.
Startup and shutdown of equipment.
Learn to perform annual and other scheduled maintenance on equipment.
Understand OSHA safety rules and work in compliance with the Bell Timber safety standards, policies, and procedures.
Identify and report any and all unsafe working conditions.
Ability to read and understand equipment startup procedures, operation procedures, shutdown procedures, and maintenance manuals.
Perform all work in compliance with company standards and procedures.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience:
Experience operations in log handling including long poles helpful.
Experience operating mobile equipment including log loaders & frontend loaders.
Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions; majority of the time will be working outside.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Experience as a Machine Operator
Knowledge of Production Procedures
Ability to Read Schematics and Manuals
Analytical Skills
Attention to Detail
Teamwork
Physical Stamina and Strength
Handle Heavy Equipment
Work Independently
Multitask
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms and is occasionally required to walk, stand, hear, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by the job include peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics are best defined as exposure to elements such as heat, cold, precipitation or toxic fumes. Employee will have steady exposure to noise as heard in a piece of mobile heavy equipment; at times noise levels willโฆ