Heavy Equipment Operator (La Porte, Tx) Austin Industrial

Austin-Industrial; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial in La Porte, TX seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate cranes and move heavy loads at industrial sites. You will handle crane controls, prep loads, and work with riggers to ensure safe lifts.

Candidates should have 5–10 years of crane experience, a valid driver's license, and NCCCO certifications. This full-time role requires vigilant safety practices and ability to follow detailed job instructions.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of crane operation in industrial/maintenance settings.
• Current NCCCO certifications or ability to maintain them.
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate stationary or traveling crane to lift, move, and position loads.
• Ensure loads are safely attached before lifts.
• Inspect crane daily for safety issues and report malfunctions.
• Repair or adjust crane components as needed.
• Maintain equipment through cleaning, lubrication, and servicing.
• Document work with tickets and quality summaries.
• Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing with heavy loads.
• Follow signals from the rigger during lifts.
• Maintain NCCCO certifications to meet regulations.

Skills

Crane operation

Safety compliance

Rigging

Communication

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator (La Porte, Tx) Austin Industrial

Job Category: Craft

Requisition Number: CRANE035057

• Posted : October 28, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

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:

• 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:

Experience– 5-10 years of operating equipment in an Industrial or maintenance setting.

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Licenses & Certifications

Valid Driver's License

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