Heavy Equipment Operator

Arcosa Careers•Smithville, TX
•Onsite

About The Position

Arcosa Aggregates is seeking a Mobile Equipment Operator for its Smithville, Texas plant. The role supports a positive safety culture in an aggregate environment regulated by MSHA safety standards and works with a team to produce natural aggregates in a mining environment. The operator performs equipment and production duties in a quarry, follows safety requirements, and helps maintain equipment performance and communication across the plant. Other duties or responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

  • At least two years of experience.
  • Experience operating an excavator, dozer, and dredge.
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Prompt, regular, and predictable attendance.
  • Positive, team-based attitude.
  • Ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, and climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks up to 60 feet as required.
  • Ability to work in varied outdoor environments, including cold, hot, dry, dusty, and rainy conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Actively promote safety awareness and continuous improvement through positive recognition.
  • Operate at least three pieces of mobile equipment, such as a haul truck, farm tractor, water truck, rubber tire backhoe, or front loader.
  • Operate equipment in the quarry or production area.
  • Comply with industry safety rules, procedures, and applicable government regulations.
  • Perform daily pre-shift equipment and workplace inspections to maintain equipment performance.
  • Maintain strong communications with other plant employees and operators.
  • Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay, paid weekly.
  • Opportunity for annual performance increases.
  • 401(k) program with employer matching.
  • Room for growth and career advancement.
  • Health insurance.
  • Dental and vision insurance.
  • Paid life insurance.
  • Paid short-term disability.
  • Paid vacation and sick time.
  • 11 paid holidays.
  • MSHA training provided.
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