Crane Operator - Austin Industrial (Freeport, TX)

Austin Careers•Freeport, TX

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Crane Operator / Heavy Equipment Operator in Freeport, Texas. The role operates stationary or traveling cranes to lift, move, position, and reposition loads and to move products, equipment, or materials in industrial work areas and at construction sites. Operators follow written, verbal, or signal instructions, ensure loads are safely attached, and work within specified accuracy and safety standards. The position also involves inspecting, maintaining, cleaning, lubricating, and repairing crane equipment as needed, as well as completing job tickets and other required paperwork. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. No minimum education is required. Candidates must have the specified crane and rigging certifications, a state-issued driver's license, a TWIC card, and five years of experience operating equipment in an industrial setting. The job includes regular lifting and other physical demands, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

No minimum education requirements.
Five years of experience operating equipment in an industrial setting.
NCCCO or NCCER certification.
State-issued driver's license.
TWIC card.
Advanced Rigging certification.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Operate a crane under general supervision.
Use crane controls to regulate the speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
Ensure loads are safely attached before lifting.
Inspect the crane daily for safety issues and malfunctioning parts.
Repair the crane as needed; clean, maintain, and lubricate equipment.
Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and other required paperwork.
Lift, position, and place machinery, equipment, and other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
Place blocks and outriggers to prevent the crane from capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
Operate levers and pedals to rotate the crane on its chassis, raise and lower the boom, and raise and lower the load line.
Bolt boom sections together to extend or modify the boom for pile driving or high lifting.
Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
Avoid hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
Operate the crane according to signals from the rigger.
Start engines and use throttles, switches, levers, and pedals to operate machines.
Maintain current NCCCO certifications to meet regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.