Heavy Equipment Operator (La Porte, Tx) Austin Industrial

Austinindl; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Austinindl in Texas is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to man stationary or traveling cranes, lift and position loads, and ensure safe attachment before lifts. You will follow signals, inspect cranes daily, perform minor repairs, and keep paperwork up to date.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of crane operation experience in industrial or maintenance settings and hold NCCCO certifications. Responsibilities include site preparation, equipment lubrication, and adherence to safety protocols;

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of operating equipment in an industrial or maintenance setting.
• NCCCO-TSS-Tele Bm Fxd certification is preferred.
• No minimum education requirements stated.

Responsibilities

• Operate crane under general supervision and follow signals from rigger.
• Inspect crane daily for safety, perform minor repairs as needed.
• Maintain, lubricate, and clean equipment; complete paperwork.
• Lift and position machinery or large objects at construction/industrial sites.
• Place blocks and outriggers; operate cranes to raise/lower loads; bolt boom sections as required.
• Ensure safe operation and comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Tools

NCCCO Certification

Job description

• Posted on October 28, 2026

Locations

• La Porte, TX, USA
• Craft
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CRANE035057

Description

Heavy Equipment Operator

Responsible for operating a stationary or traveling crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. Depresses buttons, lifts levers, and ensures load is safely attached to crane before making any lift. 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:

• Operate crane under general supervision.
• Manipulate or depress cane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Repair crane as needed.
• Inspect crane for safety issues daily and determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
• Cleans, maintains, and lubricates equipment.
• Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and all other necessary paperwork.
• Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
• Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
• Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom and to raise and lower load-line.
• Bolt boom sections together to extend or modify boom for pile driving or high lifting.
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• Operate crane according to signals from rigger.
• Start engines, move throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate machines.
• Maintain current NCCCO certifications to meet regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Education – no minimum education requirements. Experience – 5-10 years of operating equipment in an Industrial or maintenance setting.

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Experience

5-10 years: 5-10 years

Licenses & Certifications

NCCCO-TSS-Tele Bm Fxd Valid Driver's License Equal Opportunity Employer

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