Heavy Equipment Operator (Tulsa, OK) - Austin Industrial

Heavy Equipment OperatorAustin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operator to support maintenance, capital projects, and turnaround activities within a refinery environment. The successful candidate will operate a variety of heavy equipment to perform excavation, material handling, grading, lifting, and site support activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental stewardship, and productivity.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSafely operate heavy equipment including: excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steers, forklifts, compactors, and other construction and industrial equipment as assignedPerform excavation, trenching, grading, and material handling activitiesLoad, transport, and unload materials, equipment, and suppliesConduct pre-use inspections and complete required equipment documentationPerform routine maintenance checks and report mechanical issues promptlyWork safely around underground utilities, piping systems, process units, and operating refinery equipmentAssist with refinery maintenance projects, outages, and emergency response activitiesFollow all company, client, OSHA, and refinery safety requirementsParticipate in safety meetings, job safety analyses (JSAs), and site training programsMaintain a clean and organized work areaCommunicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and refinery personnelRequired QualificationsHigh school diploma or GEDMinimum 3 years of heavy equipment operating experience in an industrial, refinery, petrochemical, power, or heavy construction environmentAbility to safely operate multiple types of heavy equipmentKnowledge of excavation safety and utility identification practicesAbility to read and understand site plans, work packages, and safety proceduresMust successfully pass: drug and alcohol screening, background check, physical capability evaluation, client site-specific training requirementsPreferred QualificationsRefinery or petrochemical facility experienceNCCCO, NCCER, or equivalent equipment certificationsValid CDLExperience supporting turnarounds, outages, or maintenance operationsKnowledge of refinery safe work practices including: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Awareness, Hot Work Procedures, Hazard RecognitionPhysical RequirementsAbility to work outdoors in varying weather conditionsAbility to climb ladders, steps, and equipmentAbility to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 poundsAbility to wear required PPE including FR clothing, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and respiratory protection when requiredWhy Join Our Team?Competitive payOvertime opportunitiesStable refinery maintenance and project workSafety-focused cultureCareer growth and advancement opportunitiesComprehensive training and developmentApply today to become part of a team committed to safe, reliable, and high-quality refinery operations.We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plant. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESPO)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.Physical, Mental & Environmental RequirementsReasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.Qualifications Required for this Position:Education – no minimum education requirements.Certification/License: Valid State Driver's LicenseExperience – 3-5 years of operating equipment experience.Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.See the "Know Your Rights" poster available in English and Spanish.No Third-Party Inquiries PleaseThis 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).Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.Accessibility NoteIf 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 the People Services Team at View phone number on click.appcast.io.