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OPERATOR - DIRT - Austin Industrial - Orange, TX
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$53,887 / year median in Texas
+14% projected growth
Job Description
OPERATOR
- DIRT
- Austin Industrial
- Orange, TX Austin Industrial
- 3.
Specific Duties and 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. Start engines, move throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate machines. Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate loading of dirt, rocks, and other materials. Take 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. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Qualifications Required for thisPosition:
Education- no minimum education requirements. Experience
- 3-5 years of operating equipment experience.