Forklift Operator

Kiewit; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading construction firm where you will assist skilled craft workers in various physical labor tasks at construction sites. Your role will involve operating and maintaining equipment, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and collaborating effectively with the team. This position offers a chance to develop your skills in a dynamic environment while contributing to significant projects. If you are physically capable and ready to work outdoors in all conditions, this could be the perfect fit for you. Join a company that values safety and teamwork, and take the next step in your career!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with experience in construction or related field.
• Strong knowledge of tools and safety practices required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled craft workers and perform physical labor at construction sites.
• Operate and maintain equipment, ensuring safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Communication Skills

Physical Labor

Safety Awareness

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electrical Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Layout Tools

Measurement Tools

Forklifts (Hyster, Lull)

Job description

Position Summary

Assist skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties. Performs tasks that require physical labor at construction sites and must have the ability to perform a variety of duties.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Perform all required duties with the first focus on safety.
• Operate, clean and perform daily visuals of equipment, locate and move material by coordinating with numerous personnel.
• Operate fixed-mast forklifts (Hyster and similar) and extendable-boom forklifts (Lull and similar).
• Assist in rigging up heavy loads to equipment.
• Assist craftsmen in setting up work as required.
• Perform preservation and maintenance duties on assigned equipment.
• Follow instructions given by superintendents, foreman and other experienced crew.
• Responsible for keeping work areas clean and in orderly conditions.
• Read and understand warning signs, operating instructions for equipment, jobsite safety rules and jobsite policies.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards.

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 strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Seniority Level: Not Applicable

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Construction