Heavy Equipment Operator - Construction Yard

American Bridge Co.; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

American Bridge Company in Coraopolis, PA is seeking a Heavy Forklift Operator to support storehouse and manufacturing operations for ABC’s heavy civil construction projects. This hourly-rated role involves a variety of tasks beyond standard forklift duties.

The position requires operating forklifts, telehandlers, and overhead cranes, performing pre-shift inspections, maintaining equipment, and working safely in indoor/outdoor yard environments on a fast-paced construction site.

Qualifications

• Legal to work in the United States.
• Willing to take a post-offer drug test.
• Committed to safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Experience with heavy equipment (forklift, telehandler, cranes) preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors/in various weather and lift heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to move, load, and unload, per job needs.
• Work as part of a crew and accept supervisor direction.
• Perform yard organization and routine cleanup tasks.
• Conduct pre-shift safety inspections and maintain equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety minded

Willingness to learn

Tools

Forklift operation

Telehandler

Overhead crane

Job description

American Bridge Company in Coraopolis, PA is seeking a Heavy Forklift Operator to support storehouse and manufacturing operations for ABC’s heavy civil construction projects. This hourly-rated role involves a variety of tasks beyond standard forklift duties.

The position requires operating forklifts, telehandlers, and overhead cranes, performing pre-shift inspections, maintaining equipment, and working safely in indoor/outdoor yard environments on a fast-paced construction site.