Heavy Equipment Operator

PF Holdings • Bossier City, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Alpine Silica, a PF Holdings company based in Willow Park, Texas, operates facilities in major U.S. oil and gas regions and produces frac sand and in-basin solutions. The Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a loader and other heavy equipment. The role uses loaders with front-mounted, hydraulically powered buckets to transport aggregate and other materials, feed hoppers or chutes, and stockpile aggregates. Work is performed in a plant environment, mostly outdoors, with exposure to inclement weather. This job description outlines the general nature of the role and may change as business needs change. The employer states it is an equal opportunity employer and will consider reasonable accommodations for applicants or employees with disabilities when possible.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Class C driver license.
• Able to read, speak, and write English.
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull 75 pounds or more regularly.
• Frequently able to walk on uneven ground.
• Able to use hands and arms to handle, install, position, and move materials and manipulate objects.
• Able to wear protective equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats when needed.
• Regularly able to sit or stand, reach, and move around the facility.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates integrity, honesty, strong work ethic, dependability, and reliability.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience operating a loader.

Responsibilities

• Operate the loader and other heavy equipment safely and appropriately.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance and safety checks.
• Follow supervisors’ directions regarding the required work area.
• Operate loader controls to collect, raise, transport, and dump bulk materials.
• Understand issues involving ground disturbance.
• Clean and maintain the loader routinely to support smooth operation.
• Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the loader.
• Attend daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
• Work safely and avoid injuring oneself or endangering others.
• Operate other heavy equipment and perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED