Heavy Equipment Operator & Crane Specialist

ASTEC; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTEC is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Yankton, SD manufacturing team. You will operate yard equipment, forklifts, payloader, and trucks; unload materials; and move parts between departments to support production.

You will perform daily equipment inspections, assist with crane operations, and ensure safety and efficiency in all weather conditions as part of a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years experience operating heavy equipment.
• 1+ years experience loading and setting up asphalt equipment.
• Ability to safely enter/exit machinery.
• Ability to operate multiple heavy machines safely.
• Knowledge of transportation and freight compliance.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Team player with reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operate yard equipment including forklifts, payloader, and trucks.
• Unload materials from trucks and distribute to storage areas.
• Move materials to manufacturing work centers and between departments.
• Transport parts and completed units to blast/paint areas.
• Maintain equipment and perform daily inspections.
• Load finished equipment onto trucks and ensure proper securing.
• Observe and train others in payloader and crane operation.

Skills

Team player

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Good communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Loader/Payloader

Job description

ASTEC is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Yankton, SD manufacturing team. You will operate yard equipment, forklifts, payloader, and trucks; unload materials; and move parts between departments to support production.

You will perform daily equipment inspections, assist with crane operations, and ensure safety and efficiency in all weather conditions as part of a collaborative manufacturing environment.