Forklift /Telehandler Operator

TIC - The Industrial Company; Earth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company seeks a skilled operator to manage heavy equipment for road construction and maintenance. You will load and grade surfaces, trench for utilities, and ensure safe, efficient machine operation on diverse terrains.

The role requires the ability to follow instructions, perform inspections, and assist in training others. Outdoor work in all weather, with possible overtime and weekend shifts, is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to safely operate heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment to maintain and repair roads and rights-of-way.
• Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for culverts and pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Check fluid levels and lubrication; maintain equipment as needed.
• Potentially train employees in safe operation of equipment and techniques.
• Inspect equipment and materials to identify issues and defects.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading and following instructions

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

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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.

Few contractors can build what TIC builds, the way TIC builds it. We only hire the best — and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best

Whether it’s cement for our sidewalks and driveways; aluminum for our automobiles; wood pellets for our grills; paper plates for our picnics; food for our pets or the beverages we consume with our friends, our longstanding work in the industrial market touches the tiny details in our daily lives.