Equipment Operator I - ConT

At Sabre Industries, we connect and power America’s communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time.

Our teams live out the organization’s core values of integrity, commitment, innovation, and connection. That’s how we continuously exceed our high standards of enterprise excellence—by creating a space for our engaged employees to thrive.

With consistent hiring opportunities nationwide and countless career levels, chances are the next big step on your career path starts here. We work with our employees to create customized career paths and development in all facets of the organization. People will always be our greatest asset and we place emphasis on enhancing the lives of our employees.

Scope of Responsibility: 

This position is responsible for operating a forklift, overhead cranes, and other equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stocking, and counting materials in accordance to production standards.

Essential Duties:

• Assists machine operators, welders, and other personnel in loading/unloading, transporting raw, in-process, and finished materials throughout the facility.
• Uses forklifts and other heavy equipment such as cranes to safely and effectively move various sizes of steel plates and poles.
• Stages all stock and manufactured steel plate to production.
• Moves in-process and finished poles to appropriate areas.
• Abides by all Safety Standards and Policies including the use of all personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Performs routine safety inspections prior to operating equipment.
• Contributes to a safe working environment by being responsible for quality, safety, organization, and cleanliness in your area of operation.
• Contributes to team effort by communicating and working well with others, as well as accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Position Requirements:

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent, or any combination of education and experience

Experience:  Forklift driving or crane/heavy equipment experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to effectively communicate in the English language within all levels of a team environment.
• Must be able to drive and operate a forklift.
• Must possess the ability to comply with safety rules, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must contribute to safety and quality control standards.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and contribute to the success of the team.
• Regular and timely attendance is required

 Physical Requirements:

• Position requires work in a plant/manufacturing environment.
• Required PPE includes safety glasses, steel-toe metatarsal boots and hearing protection worn at all time on the production floor in addition to other specific PPE that must be work for specific tasks.
• Environment may include fluctuations in temperature, dust and noise.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions including heat and cold.
• Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to reach, climb, bend, stoop, sit, stand and grasp.
• Must be able to stand and walk 100% of the shift.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination to operate overhead cranes.
• Must be able to pass commercial driver vision testing requirements.

At Sabre Industries, we invest in your future with a competitive benefits program. As a full-time employee, you are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement
• Life and Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Health and Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Sabre Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity