Equipment Operator - Austin Industrial Decatur, IL (CDL and passenger endorsement Required) West

Equipment Operator - Austin Industrial Decatur, IL (CDL and passenger endorsement Required) West Job Category: Equipment Requisition Number: EQUIP034016 Posted: September 16, 2026 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location Decatur, IL Decatur, IL, USA Description Summary Responsible for operating a stationary or traveling Forklift 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. Manipulate or depress cane controls to regulate speed and direction of Forklift and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions. Report repairs for Forklift as needed. Inspect Forklift for safety issues daily. Determine if any parts are malfunctioning. Cleans, maintains, and lubricates equipment. Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and all other necessary paperwork. Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities. Drive trucks to worksites and unload trucks. 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 Experience – 1+ year of operating experience. Benefits & Compensation We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to . Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety. This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so, i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement . This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company. Accessibility Note If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact People Services Team at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Licenses & Certifications Required: Valid Driver's License Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Austin Industries, Inc.