Heavy Equipment Operator (Catlettsburg, KY) - Austin Industrial

Professional•Catlettsburg, KY

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator for a full-time maintenance position in Catlettsburg, Kentucky. The schedule is 40 hours per week (4/10s). The operator uses powered construction equipment to excavate, move, or grade earth; erect structures; and move products, equipment, or materials to and from industrial work areas. Equipment may include motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, shovels, derricks, tractors, excavators, front-end loaders, and other power equipment. The operator must hold NCCCO qualifications to operate STC (Service Truck Crane), TLL (Telescopic Boom Crane—Swing Cab), and TSS (Telescopic Boom Crane—Fixed Cab). This role requires safe equipment operation in industrial and construction environments and consistent attention to safety, quality, and productivity. No per diem or relocation assistance is provided.

Requirements

NCCCO qualifications to operate STC (Service Truck Crane), TLL (Telescopic Boom Crane—Swing Cab), and TSS (Telescopic Boom Crane—Fixed Cab).
Valid state driver's license.
TWIC.
3–5 years of operating equipment experience.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check as a condition of employment.
Must provide own fire-retardant clothing (FRC).
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to meet the physical, sensory, communication, and motor requirements of the job, including lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces as needed.
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.

Responsibilities

Operate powered construction equipment to excavate, move, or grade earth; erect structures; and move products, equipment, or materials in industrial work areas.
Operate equipment controls to raise, lower, and rotate booms; raise and lower load lines, blades, or buckets; and move loads as directed by sight or helper signals.
Inspect equipment for defective parts and report defects or malfunctions to a supervisor.
Start engines and operate throttles, switches, levers, and pedals.
Signal truck drivers to position trucks for loading dirt, rocks, and other materials.
Take action to avoid hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, other equipment, workers, and falling objects.
Perform other duties as assigned.