Heavy Equipment Operator (Tulsa, OK) - Austin Industrial

Austin-Industrial; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Safety-focused culture

Comprehensive training and development

Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator in Tulsa, OK to support refinery maintenance and construction projects. You will operate excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steers, and other equipment, performing excavation, grading, and material handling with safety first.

Applicants should have 3+ years of industrial experience, read site plans, pass drug and background checks, and hold a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience in industrial settings.
• Ability to read site plans and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate excavators, backhoes and loaders.
• Perform excavation, grading, and material handling tasks.
• Load, transport, and unload materials and equipment.
• Conduct pre-use inspections and report issues promptly.
• Follow refinery safety requirements and participate in trainings.
• Assist with maintenance, outages, and turnarounds as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Reading site plans

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NCCCO

NCCER

CDL

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator (Tulsa, OK) - Austin Industrial

Job Category: Craft

Requisition Number: HEAVY034619

Locations

Showing 1 location

Tulsa, OK, USA

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.

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operator to support maintenance, capital projects, and turnaround activities within a refinery environment. The successful candidate will operate a variety of heavy equipment to perform excavation, material handling, grading, lifting, and site support activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental stewardship, and productivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment including:
• Excavators
• Backhoes
• Front-end loaders
• Skid steers
• Compactors
• Other construction and industrial equipment as assigned
• Perform excavation, trenching, grading, and material handling activities.
• Load, transport, and unload materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Conduct pre-use inspections and complete required equipment documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and report mechanical issues promptly.
• Work safely around underground utilities, piping systems, process units, and operating refinery equipment.
• Assist with refinery maintenance projects, outages, and emergency response activities.
• Follow all company, client, OSHA, and refinery safety requirements.
• Participate in safety meetings, job safety analyses (JSAs), and site training programs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and refinery personnel.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of heavy equipment operating experience in an industrial, refinery, petrochemical, power, or heavy construction environment.
• Ability to safely operate multiple types of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of excavation safety and utility identification practices.
• Ability to read and understand site plans, work packages, and safety procedures.
• Must successfully pass:
• Drug and alcohol screening
• Background check
• Physical capability evaluation
• Client site-specific training requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Refinery or petrochemical facility experience.
• NCCCO, NCCER, or equivalent equipment certifications.
• Valid CDL.
• Experience supporting turnarounds, outages, or maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of refinery safe work practices including:
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Confined Space Awareness
• Hot Work Procedures
• Hazard Recognition

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to climb ladders, steps, and equipment.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required PPE including FR clothing, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and respiratory protection when required.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Stable refinery maintenance and project work
• Safety-focused culture
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive training and development

Apply today to become part of a team committed to safe, reliable, and high-quality refinery operations.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plant. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESPO)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned .

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

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.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Certification/License: Valid State Driver’s License

Experience – 3-5 years of operating equipment experience.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact thePeople Services Teamat[phone].

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