Heavy Equipment Operator (La Porte, Tx) Austin Industrial
About The Position
The Heavy Equipment Operator operates 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, and other large objects in industrial work areas, construction sites, and industrial facilities. Work is performed under general supervision and according to written, verbal, or signal instructions, including signals from a rigger. The operator must work within precise limits and standards of accuracy and take action to avoid hazards and obstructions. The role also includes inspecting, maintaining, cleaning, lubricating, and repairing equipment as needed, completing job tickets and other required paperwork, and 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 controls to regulate the speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
- Ensure loads are safely attached before lifting.
- Inspect the crane daily for safety issues and malfunctioning parts.
- Repair the crane as needed; clean, maintain, and lubricate equipment.
- Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and other necessary paperwork.
- Lift, position, and place machinery, equipment, and 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 and raise or lower the boom and 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.
- Avoid hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
- Operate the crane according to signals from the rigger.
- Start engines and use throttles, switches, levers, and pedals to operate machines.
- Maintain current NCCCO certifications to meet regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
