Heavy Equipment Operator

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Houston, TX is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front-end loaders safely at recycling facilities.You will perform routine inspections, maintenance, and keep precise equipment records while moving materials on-site and following all safety policies.

The role demands the ability to work independently, pass pre-employment screenings, and comply with physical requirements in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to perform physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations
• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Ability to operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front-end loaders
• Ability to work independently and follow safety guidelines
• Ability to perform required physical tasks and tolerate dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, and similar elements
• Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if required for air travel or federal property access

Responsibilities

• Operate Bulldozers, Scrapers, and Front-End Loaders safely.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain accurate equipment records.
• Move materials using material-moving equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures for operating and maintaining vehicles.
• Work at recycling facilities and waste disposal sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Bulldozer Operation

Scraper Operation

Front-End Loader Operation

Routine Equipment Inspections

Preventative Maintenance

Independent Work

Following Safety Guidelines

Tools

Material-Moving Equipment

Job description

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with company safety policies and procedures
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance
• Maintain accurate equipment records
• Move and position raw materials and finished components using material-moving equipment
• Follow standard operating procedures for operating and maintaining vehicles
• Work at recycling facilities and waste disposal sites
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment
• Must be over 18 years of age
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to perform physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations
• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Ability to operate bulldozers, scrapers, and front-end loaders
• Ability to work independently and follow safety guidelines
• Ability to perform required physical tasks and tolerate dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, and similar elements
• Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if required for air travel or federal property access

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operating heavy equipment such as Bulldozers, Scrapers, and Front-End Loaders while adhering to safety policies and conducting routine inspections and maintenance. Capable of maintaining accurate equipment records and performing physical tasks in various environmental conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Routine Equipment Inspections
• Preventative Maintenance
• Safety Compliance
• Physical Task Performance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Bulldozer Operation
• Scraper Operation
• Front-End Loader Operation
• Routine Equipment Inspections
• Preventative Maintenance

Soft Skills

• Ability to Work Independently
• Following Safety Guidelines

Certifications & Qualifications

• REAL ID
• TSA-Approved Alternative

Industry Keywords

• Recycling Facilities
• Waste Disposal Sites
• Safety Policies
• Equipment Records

Tools & Technologies

• Material-Moving Equipment