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

Austin Bridge & Road • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate powered construction equipment in industrial work areas. The operator uses equipment such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, shovels, derricks, tractors, front-end loaders, and other powered equipment to excavate, move, or grade earth; erect structures; and move products, equipment, or materials. The role requires experience with carry decks, forklifts, and cranes up to 120 tons. Other duties may be assigned.

Work may take place in industrial and construction environments and involve exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Four years of dirt operating equipment experience.
• NCCER certification.
• A TWIC Card.
• A valid driver's license.
• Experience with carry decks, forklifts, and cranes up to 120 tons.
• Ability to perform the physical activities of the role, 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; 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 personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
• Maintain a commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered construction equipment to excavate, move, or grade earth; erect structures; and move products, equipment, or materials.
• Use levers and pedals to raise, lower, and rotate the boom and load line, or to raise and lower a blade or bucket.
• Raise and lower blades or buckets and rotate booms or loads by sight or in response to signals from a helper.
• Inspect equipment for defective parts and notify a supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
• Start engines and operate throttles, switches, levers, and pedals.
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed