Heavy Equipment Operator Crane - Austin Industrial (Houston, Texas) TPC Group

Austin Careers • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Austin Industrial is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate powered construction equipment used to excavate, move, or grade earth; erect structures; and move products, equipment, or materials to and from industrial work areas. Equipment may be electric, diesel, gasoline, or steam powered. The role requires experience with carry decks, forklifts, and cranes up to 120 tons. The operator inspects, operates, cleans, maintains, and lubricates equipment while following safety procedures and site requirements. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Four years of dirt-operating equipment experience.
• Experience operating carry decks, forklifts, and cranes up to 120 tons.
• NCCER certification.
• TWIC Card.
• Valid driver's license.
• No minimum education requirement.
• Ability to perform required job duties while meeting safety, quality, productivity, and applicable site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
• Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Responsibilities

• Operate powered construction equipment, including equipment used to excavate, move, or grade earth, erect structures, and move products, equipment, or materials.
• Use levers, pedals, throttles, switches, and other controls to move equipment, raise or lower blades or buckets, and rotate booms or loads.
• Operate equipment by sight or in response to signals from a helper.
• Inspect equipment for defective parts and notify a supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
• Signal truck drivers to position trucks for loading dirt, rocks, and other materials.
• Avoid hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, other equipment, workers, and falling objects.
• Clean, maintain, and lubricate equipment.
• Perform other assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed