Light Operator

Salary Confidential Position range in Texas $27k - $40k Per Year Light Operator

CAJUN INDUSTRIES LLC

Occupation:

Construction and Related Workers, All Other

Location:

Abilene, TX - 79603 Positions available: 1 Job #: 17000197

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

04/08/2026

Updated:

04/11/2026

Expires:

07/15/2026

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Experience 1 Month(s) DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Benefits Help for . The Light Equipment Operator must have the ability and experience to operate hand-held mechanical devices used on project site. Will operate one or more piece of equipment including but are not limited to: Skid Steer and Backhoe. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting. Responsibilities The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position. Read and interpret load charts Interpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities for tools and equipment Perform daily inspections on equipment including checking fluids, refueling, adding fluids, and assess component wear Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment and supplies Assist other craft workers as needed Qualifications Physical Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs. Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs Hand/eye coordination, depth perception important Must be able to drive cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and equipment Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc. May be required to work in confined spaces Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.) Mental Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision Talking, reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions Decision making skills necessary Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details Cajun Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer