Heavy Equipment Operator Crane - Austin Industrial (Houston, Texas)

Austin Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator Crane in Houston to operate cranes up to 120 tons and a range of power construction equipment to move materials across industrial sites.

Requirements include 4 years of dirt equipment experience, NCCER certification, a TWIC Card, and a valid driver’s license. No formal education is required. Work is performed in demanding environments with safety first.

Qualifications

• 4 years of dirt operating equipment experience.
• NCCER, a TWIC Card, and a Valid Driver's License.
• No minimum education required.

Responsibilities

• Operate electric, diesel, gasoline, or steam power construction equipment to excavate, move or grade earth.
• Erect structures and move materials to and from industrial work areas.
• Inspect equipment and report defects to supervisor.
• Start engines, adjust controls, and coordinate with helper signals.
• Maintain safety protocols to avoid hazards and protect personnel.

Skills

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Dirt equipment

Education

No formal education required

Tools

NCCER certification

TWIC Card

Driver's License

Job description

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.

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.

Heavy Equipment Operator Crane

Must be able to operate electric, diesel, gasoline, or steam powered power construction equipment, such as a motor grader, bulldozer, scraper, shovel, derrick, tractor, front-end loader or other power equipment to excavate, move or grade earth, erect structures, move products, equipment, or materials to and from industrial work areas by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Pushes and pulls levers and depresses pedals to raise, lower, and rotate boom and to raise and lower load line or to raise and lower blade or bucket.
• Raises, lowers blade or bucket, and rotates boom or load by sight or according to signals from helper.
• Inspects equipment for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
• Start engines, move throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate machines.
• Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate loading of dirt, rocks, and other materials.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• Cleans, maintains, and lubricates equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must have carry deck, Forklift and Crane up to 120 ton experience.

Qualifications Required For This Position

Education – no minimum education requirements.

Experience – 4 years of dirt operating equipment experience.

Certification/License - NCCER, a TWIC Card, and a Valid Driver's License.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities. Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment. Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site‑specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position. Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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