Equipment Operator

Austin Wood Recycling; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Wood Recycling is hiring for a physically demanding role requiring long hours, outdoor work, and operation of heavy equipment. Candidates must pass drug screening and physicals, lift up to 50 lbs, and have a valid driver’s license where applicable. Safety and endurance are essential for success in this position.

Applicants should be comfortable in dusty environments and able to work in varying weather conditions while maintaining strict safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work up to 60 hours per week, including Saturdays.
• Overtime may be available but is not guaranteed.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required (if applicable to the role).
• Must pass a drug screening and pre-employment physical.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting 50 lbs

Sit/stand/kneel

Climb into equipment

Three points of contact

Operate heavy equipment

Vision and hearing adequate

Outdoor work in all weather

Valid driver’s license

Safety awareness

Endurance for long shifts

Pull ropes up to 40 lbs

Dusty environment tolerance

Job description

• Must be able to work up to 60 hours per week, including Saturdays; overtime may be available but is not guaranteed.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required (if applicable to the role).
• Must pass a drug screening and pre-employment physical, including the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, stand, and kneel for extended periods and walk short distances as needed.
• Must be able to climb into and out of equipment multiple times daily using three points of contact.
• Must have full use of hands and arms to steer, operate finger controls, and adjust interior and exterior equipment components.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and crawl to perform thorough equipment inspections and cleaning tasks.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must have adequate vision and hearing to safely operate vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Must be able to use arms overhead frequently for tasks such as cleaning equipment or tossing ropes and tie-down straps.
• Must be able to pull ropes with up to 40 lbs. of resistance using upper body strength.
• Must be comfortable working in dusty environments and around varying air quality conditions.
• Must be able to perform visual checks by turning the upper body to look left, right, and behind in order to identify blind spots while operating equipment.