Utility Specialist/Forklift Operator - Austin Industrial (La Porte, TX)

Austin Careers•La Porte, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. The Utility Specialist/Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a stationary or traveling Forklift to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. This role involves moving products, equipment, or materials to and from industrial work areas. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
1+ year of operating experience.
A Valid Driver's License and TWIC Card.
Must be able to wear full-face mask and work in Tykeim suit.

Responsibilities

Operate standup or sit-down Forklift under general supervision.
Manipulate or depress cane controls to regulate speed and direction of Forklift and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
Report repairs for Forklift as needed.
Inspect Forklift for safety issues daily.
Determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
Cleans, maintains, and lubricates equipment.
Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and all other necessary paperwork.
Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
Drive trucks to worksites and unload trucks.
Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
Move levers and pedals to move Forklift on chassis to raise and lower Forklift Forks to raise and lower load-line.
Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
Operate Forklift according to signals from helper.
Start and stop Forklift engine.
Able to work with Catalyst Work while wearing a full-face mask and Tykeim suit.
Other duties as assigned.