Forklift Operator - Phoenix, AZ

Austin Industries; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industries is seeking a Light Equipment Operator in Phoenix, AZ. The role involves operating light equipment such as forklifts and mini-excavators, performing maintenance tasks, and ensuring safety on-site. The ideal candidate must possess a valid driver's license, a TWIC card, and a safety-oriented mindset. Join a team dedicated to delivering quality service to leading industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience operating light equipment such as forklifts and mini-excavators.
• Ability to identify hazards and follow safety precautions.
• Applicants must be self-driven and safety oriented.

Responsibilities

• Operate light equipment under supervision in tight spaces.
• Perform routine inspections and maintain equipment.
• Willingness to assist in manual tasks and civil duties as needed.

Skills

Operating equipment

Safety awareness

Self-driven

Job description

Light Equipment Operator

Summary

Responsible for operating light equipment, such as skid steers , forklift and mini-excavators as part of a Plant Civil Crew to move material to and from jobsite and excavate to expose piping for repair/replacement. Performs a variety of skilled tasks in the maintenance of road, sewer, storm drainage, and firewater systems. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate light equipment under little to general supervision to include in tight spaces around live lines and running units.
• Perform routine inspection on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Understand and follow oral or written instructions.
• Identify hazards and safety precautions common to light equipment operations; working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in street and sewer maintenance work in a plant.
• Willing to perform additional duties to contribute to team success such as manual digging, probing, and assisting in other common Civil duties.
• Applicants must be self-driven and safety oriented.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Industrial

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.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy.The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

Accessibility Note

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Qualifications Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Valid Driver's License

TWIC Card

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.