Austin Industrial Hiring for Light Equipment Operator “mini ex, back hoe, fork lift” at Chalmette, LA Full Time

Summary

Responsible for operating a Forklift, Skid Steer, Mini-Excavator, etc. to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. Depresses buttons, lifts levers, and ensures load is safely loaded to Forklift before making any lift. 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:

• Operate standup or sit-down Forklift under general supervision.
• Empty trash bins
• Empty recycle bins
• Load recyclables onto trucks
• Crush cardboard
• repairs for Forklift as needed.
• Inspect Forklift for safety issues daily.
• Determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
• Cleans, maintains, and lubricates equipment.
• Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
• Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
• Move levers and pedals to move Forklift on chassis to raise and lower Forklift Forks to raise and lower load-line.
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Operate Forklift according to signals from helper.
• Start and stop Forklift engine.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Education – no minimum education requirements.

Experience – 1+ year of operating experience.

Austin (“The Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Dirt operating: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mini excavator: 1 year (Preferred)
• Digging around live lines: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• TWIC Card (Required)
• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: In person