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

Austin Careers • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate powered construction equipment in industrial work areas. Equipment may be electric, diesel, gasoline, or steam powered and includes motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, shovels, derricks, tractors, front-end loaders, and other power equipment. The role supports excavation, earthmoving and grading, structure erection, and movement of products, equipment, and materials. Experience with carry deck equipment, forklifts, and cranes up to 120 tons is required.

The operator follows signals or visual cues to control equipment and loads, inspects and maintains machinery, and takes action to avoid hazards. Work may take place in industrial and construction settings and requires adherence to safety procedures, customer and site requirements, and company expectations for safety, quality, and productivity. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Four years of dirt operating equipment experience.
• Experience with carry deck equipment, forklifts, and cranes up to 120 tons.
• NCCER certification.
• TWIC Card.
• Valid driver's license.
• No minimum education requirements.
• Ability to perform the physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, and work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces as required.
• Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
• 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.
• Ability to wear required PPE and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered construction equipment to excavate, move, or grade earth; erect structures; and move products, equipment, or materials in industrial work areas.
• Use levers, pedals, throttles, switches, and other controls to operate equipment and raise, lower, or rotate booms, load lines, blades, and buckets.
• Operate equipment by sight or according 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 potential hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, other equipment, workers, and falling objects.
• Clean, maintain, and lubricate equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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