Heavy Equipment Operator - Vest & El Dorado - Kermit, TX (West Texas)

Iron Oak Energy • Kermit, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator operates off-highway vehicles and other mobile equipment, including pit loaders, dozers, and excavators, at the facility. The role primarily transports raw materials through various stages of processing and also transports water to wet facility roadways and fuel to refuel equipment. The operator must follow safety regulations and practice safe operations at all times.

Requirements

• Sufficient education to operate relevant computer software and complete written documentation and records, or equivalent experience, education, and training.
• Prefer entry-level to intermediate experience operating heavy off-road mobile equipment.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical equations and use basic hand, measuring, and labor tools.
• Basic maintenance and undercarriage replacement experience on excavators, dozers, skid steers, telehandlers, and man lifts.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to speak, read, and work in English.
• Team-player attitude and high self-motivation, with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as the plant schedule fluctuates.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, wet, and cold conditions.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, pull, and push for extended periods as required.
• Ability to wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment.
• Valid driver's license that must be maintained.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience or proficiency with equipment maintenance software such as Cat, Komatsu, JLG Genie, Bobcat, Takeuchi, and Grove.
• Prior crane operations, software, and maintenance experience.
• Previous sand plant or oilfield experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate off-highway vehicles and other mobile equipment, including pit loaders, dozers, and excavators.
• Transport raw materials to various processing stages in the facility.
• Transport water to wet facility roadways and fuel to refuel equipment.
• Perform duties safely while observing all safety and health rules.
• Complete pre-shift inspections and JSAs, and communicate with relief operators about updates, instructions, and changes.
• Report unsafe mechanical conditions to the Pit Foreman and/or Supervisor.
• Maintain good housekeeping and preventive maintenance practices on equipment.
• Follow MSHA mine transportation rules and safety guidelines.
• Assist with general plant housekeeping, including clearing waste sand accumulation.

Benefits

• Competitive wage.
• Health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance following 60 days of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed