Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator / Material Handler
Location: Pecos, TX
Per Diem Info if you ARE NOT local (more than 50 miles):
- Per Diem: $150 per day (7 days a week)
- No mileage reimbursement
If you are local (within 50 miles):
- Per Diem: $120 per day (5 days a week)
- No mileage reimbursement
Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator / Material Handler to join our team for a long-term yard project in Pecos, TX. This role involves operating large construction equipment and handling non-hazardous materials in an outdoor laydown yard environment.
The ideal candidate has prior experience operating large wheel loaders (35,000 lbs with forks) and is physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs consistently. This is a hands-on role requiring both machinery operation and manual labor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate heavy equipment such as telehandlers and large wheel loaders
- Load/unload materials manually and with equipment
- Label, track, and properly place materials within the yard
- Prepare materials for transport using proper securing methods (strapping, bracing, etc.)
- Maintain inventory records and ensure delivery accuracy
- Assemble crates or other packaging using hand tools
- Perform routine maintenance on material handling equipment
- Work outdoors in various weather conditions
Requirements:
- MUST HAVE experience operating large loaders (35,000 lbs) and telehandlers
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs repeatedly
- Experience working outdoors in labor-intensive roles
- Willingness to perform both equipment operation and physical labor
- Flexibility to work overtime with little notice
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Strong attention to detail and multi-tasking ability
- Physical capability for bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and other manual tasks
Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screening
Work Environment:
- Outdoor laydown yard (extreme temperatures)
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $31.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- operating a telehandler: 4 years (Required)
- Inventory control: 4 years (Required)
- working outside perfoming manual labor: 4 years (Required)
- operating a large wheel loader (35k lbs with forks) : 4 years (Required)
- loading and unloading: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Pecos, TX 79772 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pecos, TX 79772: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
