Heavy Equipment Operator

Thompson Pipe Group is a privately held family business of engineers, contractors, and manufacturers based in Rialto, California. From our humble beginnings, we built a family of products to meet the needs of all kinds of infrastructure. Each generation of products is better than the previous. Thompson Pipe Group is now the largest and most diverse drainage, sanitary, pressure and trench-less pipe provider, with manufacturing locations across the country and serving not just the US butallNorthAmerica. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include but are not limited to the following: Practice safety in your every move, estimating weights and distances, being fully aware of your surroundings, doing your part to minimize hazards and reporting any injuries or damage immediately Determine methods and needs project equipment with onsite Crew leader to procure equipment; Inspect heavy equipment and handle preventive maintenance daily Operate equipment productively for shift every day in all weather and ground conditions Operate heavy equipment like sand trucks, bobcats, forklifts, cranes Load and unload construction materials, waste, and other heavy objects from trucks and into dumpsters either manually or with the assistance of a machine; Change attachments, adjust, verify information, and troubleshoot problems; Store and clean machinery at its designated location and complete work reports at the end of each working day; Operate concrete saws, portable concrete mixers, air compressors, pneumatic drills and tampers, hand tools and gas power trimmers, chainsaws, track loaders, mowers, trucks, street sweepers, backhoes, pump trucks, and dump trucks Always follow safety procedures Load and unload various materials Physical Demands&Work Environment Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to changes in temperature, exposure to dust and fumes. Use of ear plugs and other PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) – such as hard hat, steel-toes boots, gloves, and safety glasses as required. The work environment is not climate controlled and subject to outdoor weather conditions. Team members are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting. Qualifications: Dependable: willing and able to work up to 6 days per week, up to 12 hours per day in extreme circumstances Must have a safety-first attitude Major responsibilities will be to load and unload concrete pipes from flatbed trucks Must have a valid driver’s license Must be able to operate a wide range of lift trucks ranging in capacity from 10,000 lbs. to 110,000 lbs. Previous experience operating a large forklift a plus (36,000 or more) Flexible, able to multi-task and to support multiple areas Organized, able to maintain documentation as well as yarding product High School Diploma or G.E.D. Must pass Pre-employment Physical and drug test. Not A Warehouse Job. Precast Concrete Pipes is what we do. What We Offer Medical, Vision and Dental, Life Benefits Life & Supplement Life Company Matched 401K retirement plan Training and Development $1,000.00 Referral Bonus We are located at 5150 Jefferson Chemical Road Conroe TX 77301 Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request. Thompson pipe group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or another legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Thompson Pipe Group