Precision Heavy Equipment Operator - Tulsa

Austin-Industrial; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

Austin Industrial in Tulsa, OK, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate electric, diesel, gasoline, or steam-powered construction equipment to excavate, move, or grade earth and to perform related duties. The role requires 3-5 years of operating experience and a valid state driver’s license, with equal opportunity employment stated.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, starting engines, signaling for positioning, avoiding hazards, and performing routine maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3-5 years operating heavy equipment.
• Certification/License: Valid State Driver’s License.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Pushes and pulls levers and depresses pedals to raise, lower, and rotate boom and to raise and lower load line or to raise and lower blade or bucket.
• Raises, lowers blade or bucket, and rotates boom or load by sight or according to signals from helper.
• Inspects equipment for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
• Starts engines, moves throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate machines.
• Signals the truck driver to position the truck to facilitate loading of dirt, rocks, and other materials.
• Takes actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• Cleans, maintains, and lubricates equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Job description

Austin Industrial in Tulsa, OK, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate electric, diesel, gasoline, or steam-powered construction equipment to excavate, move, or grade earth and to perform related duties. The role requires 3-5 years of operating experience and a valid state driver’s license, with equal opportunity employment stated.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, starting engines, signaling for positioning, avoiding hazards, and performing routine maintenance.