Heavy Equipment Operator

This position is responsible for operating heavy equipment used for moving or grading earth and applying concrete, asphalt, and other materials.

• Operate equipment under general supervision.
• Operate graders, roller booms, dozers, scrapers, blades, loaders, etc.
• Operate various machinery such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, and backhoes.
• Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to control machinery.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues daily and determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
• Clean, maintain, and lubricate equipment.
• Understand the use of equipment in various jobs.
• Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and other necessary paperwork.
• Lift, position, and place machinery, equipment, or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
• 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.
• Start engines, move throttles, switches, 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 Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• Experience:
  
  3-5 years of operating equipment in an industrial setting.