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Thompson Pipe Group lists this Heavy Equipment Operator opportunity in conroe, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
High Capacity Forklift OperatorThompson 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 but all North America.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 immediatelyDetermine methods and needs project equipment with onsite Crew leader to procure equipment;Inspect heavy equipment and handle preventive maintenance dailyOperate equipment productively for shift every day in all weather and ground conditionsOperate heavy equipment like sand trucks, bobcats, forklifts, cranesLoad 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 trucksAlways follow safety proceduresLoad and unload various materialsPhysical Demands & Work EnvironmentRequires 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 circumstancesMust have a safety-first attitudeMajor responsibilities will be to load and unload concrete pipes from flatbed trucksMust have a valid driver's licenseMust 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)Bilingual a plus (Spanish/English)Flexible, able to multi-task and to support multiple areasOrganized, able to maintain documentation as well as yarding productStrong communication skillsHigh 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 BenefitsLife & Supplement LifeCompany Matched 401K retirement planVacation & Sick LeaveTraining and DevelopmentCareer Opportunity!$1,000.00 Referral BonusWe are located at 5150 Jefferson Chemical Road Conroe TX 77301Thompson 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.Drug-free workplace.EOE/AA – M/F/Vet/Disability
Worksite address
conroe, TX, 77301, US
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