Heavy Equipment Operator Job at IJC-HRS staffing, Waxahachie, TX

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  • IJC-HRS staffing
  • Waxahachie, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

The Operator / Cement Finisher is responsible for operating heavy equipment and performing concrete and formwork activities to support construction, maintenance, and infrastructure improvements at a metal recycling facility. This role requires hands-on experience with excavators and skid steers, along with the ability to set forms, place concrete, and finish slabs, pads, and foundations in an active industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Operation

  • Safely operate excavators, skid steers, loaders, and related equipment for site preparation, trenching, backfilling, grading, and material handling.
  • Perform daily equipment inspections and basic preventive maintenance.
  • Work around active recycling operations while maintaining awareness of safety hazards and traffic patterns.

Concrete & Formwork

  • Build, set, and strip concrete forms for slabs, pads, foundations, equipment footings, and curbs.
  • Place, spread, level, and finish concrete using hand and power tools.
  • Perform concrete finishing techniques including floating, troweling, edging, and broom finishes.
  • Ensure proper elevation, slope, and drainage to meet design and operational requirements.
  • Assist with concrete repair, patching, and demolition as needed.

Site & Facility Support

  • Assist with layout, measuring, and marking for formwork and concrete placement.
  • Coordinate work with supervisors, equipment operators, and maintenance teams.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in compliance with company safety standards.
  • Follow all OSHA, environmental, and facility safety requirements.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience operating excavators and skid steers.
  • Hands-on experience with form carpentry and concrete finishing.
  • Ability to read basic drawings, grades, and layouts.
  • Experience working in industrial or heavy construction environments preferred.
  • Knowledge of concrete placement, curing methods, and finishing techniques.
  • Strong attention to safety and quality.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Physical ability to perform manual labor, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

  • Experience in metal recycling, heavy industrial, or plant environments.
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
  • Equipment operator certifications.
  • Experience working around heavy machinery and mobile equipment.
  • Concrete or carpentry trade certifications or apprenticeship experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Apprenticeship,

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