Boom Lift Operator

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC_Craft seeks an experienced operator to run various power construction equipment for excavating, loading, hauling, and grading materials. You will work on roads and rights‑of‑way, performing maintenance and safety checks across rough surfaces.

Responsibilities include trenching for culverts and pipes, load handling, and ensuring fluid levels and lubrication are proper. May train staff in safe operation and techniques. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Capable of safe handling and use of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to excavate, load, haul and grade materials on various terrains.
• Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for culverts and pipes; remove silt.
• Check fluids and lubrication; perform routine maintenance as needed.
• May train others in safe operation and job techniques.
• Inspect equipment and work sites to identify defects or issues.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Road maintenance

Safety training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way including loading, hauling and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces.
• Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Knowledgeable of equipment in respect to checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication.
• May be asked to instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment and tools and in job techniques and skills
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: TIC_Craft