Heavy Equipment Field Operator

Houston Habitat for Humanity, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a Heavy Equipment Field Operator to support the loading and delivery of materials for construction projects. This role is crucial in maintaining a safe and efficient worksite, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring accurate inventory management. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, excellent communication skills, and a passion for community service. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and empowering families through homeownership. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, with 2-4 years of experience.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Load and deliver materials to job sites, ensuring safety and accuracy.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment for efficient operations.

Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Strong Oral Communication Skills

Safety Awareness

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy Duty Equipment

CDL Class A License

Job description

Description

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Field Operator

Department: Construction

Reports to: Warehouse and Safety Manager

Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt

About Houston Habitat for Humanity:

Houston Habitat for Humanity, (Houston Habitat), is part of a global nonprofit organization that is committed to its mission that seeks to put God’s Love into action by bringing people together to build homes, community, and hope.

For the past 38 years Houston Habitat has partnered with families to overcome barriers to home ownership and address the shortage of affordable housing. Today, Houston Habitat is still committed to pursuing its vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Our charge is to help low-income Houstonians achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable home ownership.

Through shelter, we empower people to build a better future for themselves and their families by completing financial and home maintenance training, building homes alongside volunteers, and by purchasing their homes with an affordable mortgage.

Houston Habitat has fundamentally changed lives - building strength, stability, and self-reliance - right here in our community through new homeownership opportunities. Strong and stable families in self-sufficient homes create strong and stable communities.

The values that underpin and shape our work and approach are:

• Respect. Be open, transparent, and inclusive. Listen without judgment. Treat others as they desire to be treated—value differences.
• Accountability. Honor commitments or communicate if you cannot do so. Own your words, actions, and results.
• Effective Communication. Communicate with empathy, clarity, and purpose. Practice active listening—listen to understand, not to respond. Ask clarifying questions to gain and confirm understanding. Create a space where it is safe to speak.
• Mission Driven. Be intentional in using knowledge, expertise, and influence to advocate for and advance the mission.
• Entrepreneurial Attitude. Be a lifelong learner open to personal and professional development. Seek continuous improvement and transformative change, embracing innovation, strategic thinking, and agile execution.
• Leadership Mindset. Be courageous. Serve first, empowering, and uplifting others while demonstrating compassion and support. Create a joyful environment.

Mission

Houston Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to eliminate substandard housing in the city of Houston by helping low to moderate income families or individuals to earn a simple, decent home in which to live and raise their children.

POSITION SUMMARY

Will be responsible for supporting the loading, delivering, and sorting of jobsite materials pertaining to task. This role will also maintain a clean and orderly work site environment to enable safe and efficient movement of staff, volunteers, and other personnel. Coordinated with Superintendents and Warehouse for accurate moving of material for building sites and/or progress of house. Operate heavy duty equipment for the progress of building of houses, the maintenance of existing subdivision, and the picking up/delivery of material donated to Houston Habitat. Maintain all vehicles and trailers up to date with State inspection and State registration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify all items to be delivered or picked up at jobsites to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Perform visual inspection of equipment before leaving warehouse and jobsites to ensure safety while transporting material.
• Proper loading and unloading of equipment on trucks and trailers.
• Secure all items loaded into trucks or trailers using straps or chains.
• Follow all safety processes and procedures and maintain a “safety First” approach when completing daily work tasks.
• Work independently to load and unload materials to jobsite.
• Problem-Solving skills to diagnose issues with equipment.
• Strong Oral Communications skills to interact with other workers on the jobsite.
• Call for Preventive Maintenance on all vehicles and machinery.
• Call for repair of vehicles and machinery as needed.
• Control and Manage inventory.
• Communicate with Warehouse Manager to load vehicles with materials for the jobsites or any other location needed.
• CDL Class A required.
• All other tasks assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• BS I (High School or GED with equivalent experience).
• Two to four years’ experience.
• Advanced language skills both oral & written.
• Good interpersonal skills and a sense of community service/helping others.
• Upholds organizational values & follows policies and procedures.
• Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Observes safety and security procedures, reports unsafe conditions and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Supports everyone’s effort to succeed.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs., stand, squat, bend, climb, crouch, crawl, and use of tools.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions (hot, humid, rain, and cold). Moderate noise level.
• Generally works Tuesday – Saturday 6:30am – 3:00pm.