Flatbed Truck Driver – Austin Industrial - (Channelview, TX)

Austin Careers•Channelview, TX

About The Position

Austin Industrial provides maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to industrial companies. The Utility Specialist maintains and monitors water and tank-cleaning activities while complying with RCRA disposal requirements, DOT regulations, and HAZWOPER certifications. The role includes trash and drum pickup, forklift and flatbed truck operation, facility monitoring, waste shipping and transportation, and support for tank cleaning during spills. The position also includes responsibility for staff and collecting timesheets for up to 10 direct reports. Other duties may be assigned. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industries cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be available for qualified individuals with disabilities. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must use required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.

Requirements

Two years of experience.
TWIC Card.
Valid driver's license.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, 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, and to 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 PPE and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Responsibilities

Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
Maintain the trash route for the trash truck throughout the facility.
Monitor and maintain facility rain outfalls.
Direct the Containers Storage Area (CSA).
Monitor vacuum trucks handling chemicals and water, including oil spills, berms for exchanger work, skim life stations, and facility sumps and containments.
Perform daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance on machinery and equipment.
Support tank-cleaning efforts during spills.
Ship and transport site waste.
Oversee staff and collect timesheets for up to 10 direct reports.
Comply with quality policies, specifications, regulations, and instructions.
Pick up trash and drums.
Operate a forklift and flatbed truck.
Perform other duties as assigned.