Equipment Operator Master

Austin Careers•Bay City, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency. This is a fulltime maintenance position working 40 hours a week (4/10's). There is no per diem and no relocation assistance Equipment Operator Master The Equipment Operator Master is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment in support of construction, maintenance, earthwork, material handling, and site development activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate advanced operating skills, maintain productivity while adhering to all site safety requirements, and support daily project objectives.

Requirements

NCCER Equipment Operator Certification, CDL, or equivalent industry-recognized certification.
Valid Driver's License (required).
4yrs Demonstrated experience operating multiple types of heavy equipment at a master/operator level.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong understanding of excavation, grading, and material handling practices.
Ability to pass all pre-employment and site-access requirements.
Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position.
Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Responsibilities

Operate a variety of heavy construction equipment, including but not limited to: Excavators Dozers Loaders Motor graders Backhoes Rollers Haul trucks and similar equipment
Perform pre-use inspections and routine equipment checks.
Conduct daily equipment maintenance, lubrication, and housekeeping.
Load, unload, transport, and position materials as required.
Perform earthmoving, grading, trenching, excavation, backfilling, and material handling operations.
Read and follow site plans, work instructions, and supervisor direction.
Work safely around personnel, underground utilities, structures, and operating facilities.
Assist craft personnel and support crews as required.
Maintain compliance with all client, company, and site-specific safety procedures.
Accurately complete required inspection reports, equipment logs, and operational documentation.
Report equipment deficiencies, safety concerns, and operational issues immediately.