Heavy Equipment Operator (La Porte, Tx) Austin Industrial

Austin Bridge & Road•La Porte, TX

About The Position

Responsible for operating stationary or traveling cranes to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. The operator ensures loads are safely attached before lifting and moves products, equipment, materials, machinery, or other large objects to and from industrial work areas, construction sites, and industrial facilities. The role operates under general supervision and requires maintaining current NCCCO certifications. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience operating equipment in an industrial or maintenance setting.
Maintain current NCCCO certifications to meet regulations.
No minimum education requirements.

Responsibilities

Operate a crane under general supervision.
Use crane and hoist controls to regulate speed and direction according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
Repair the crane as needed.
Inspect the crane daily for safety issues and malfunctioning parts.
Clean, maintain, and lubricate equipment.
Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and other necessary paperwork.
Lift, position, and place machinery, equipment, or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
Place blocks and outriggers to prevent 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.
Take action to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, other equipment, workers, and falling objects.
Operate the crane according to signals from the rigger.
Start engines and operate machines using throttles, switches, levers, and pedals.
Maintain current NCCCO certifications to meet regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.