Heavy Equipment Operators - Mesquite, TX Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Industries; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry as a Heavy Equipment Operator. This role involves operating cranes to safely lift and move loads, ensuring compliance with safety standards while performing daily inspections and maintenance on equipment. With over 100 years of experience, the company prides itself on its employee ownership structure and commitment to excellent benefits, including medical and retirement plans. If you are looking to advance your career in a supportive environment that values safety and teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K Matching

Employee Ownership

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience operating heavy equipment in construction.
• Must pass drug screen and physical for employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate cranes to lift and move loads safely.
• Inspect and maintain equipment for safety and functionality.
• Follow signals from riggers during operations.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Inspection

Hazard Avoidance

Signal Following

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Cranes

Construction Equipment

Job description

The Heavy Equipment Operator will be 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:

• Inspect equipment for safety issues daily and determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
• Cleans, maintains, and lubricates equipment.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• Operate equipment according to signals from rigger.
• Start engines, move throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate machines.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Experience: 1-3 years of operating equipment in a construction setting.

Must pass drug screen and physical.

Benefits & Compensation:

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to this link.

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Bridge and Road:

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.