Dirt Equipment Operator

Optimized Process Designs LLC; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Dirt Equipment Operator in a thriving engineering and construction firm. This role offers the opportunity to operate heavy equipment in various conditions, ensuring safety and efficiency on job sites. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and safety culture, you'll be part of a respected organization that values integrity and personal attention. Ideal candidates will have experience with Caterpillar equipment and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards. If you're ready to take on a physically demanding but rewarding position in the construction and mining industry, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience operating heavy equipment in construction or mining.
• Ability to adhere to safety regulations and participate in safety meetings.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy mobile equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform maintenance on equipment and maintain a clean work environment.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and participate in a strong safety culture.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Compliance

Teamwork

Physical Stamina

Tools

Caterpillar Equipment

End Dump Truck

Excavator

Front-end Loader

Dozer

Wirtgen Surface Miner

Job description

The jobsite located in Vidor, TX has an opening for a Dirt Equipment Operator.

Our Team

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries. Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has developed a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and the ability to successfully execute projects. OPD has a key advantage in being able to supply construction services as well as engineering/procurement. This enables clients to have a 'one stop shop' for the overall project, providing increased efficiency and avoiding potential interface problems. OPD's industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention have made us a preferred partner to our customers, and our tight-knit, highly productive team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work.

What You Will Do

Some core responsibilities for a Dirt Equipment Operator include:

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Efficiently and safely operate heavy mobile equipment of various sizes and weights associated with open pit mining
• Perform minor service and maintenance on equipment
• Recognize and document potential job hazards in compliance with company policies
• Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, and quality goals
• Perform general housekeeping duties to continuously maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
• Work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for at least eight (8) hours
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including safety equipment

We expect all field employees to:

• Actively participate in a strong safety culture.
• Recognize safety hazards and risks.
• Participate in onsite safety meetings.
• Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures.
• Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite.
• Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work.
• Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment.

Some physical demands of being a Dirt Equipment Operator include:

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs.
• Standing for extended periods of time up to 11 hours per day. Breaks are given in 2.5 hour intervals.
• Moving the entire body. Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination.
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Six (6) months or more of experience operating one or more of the following in the construction and/or mining field: End dump truck - Caterpillar 770 class or larger, Excavator- Caterpillar 325 class or larger, Front-end loader Caterpillar 950 class or larger, Dozer- Caterpillar D8 class or larger, Wirtgen Surface Miner 2200SM

Other Job Requirements:

• Willing and able to work in an industrial environment as described in the position
• Willing and able to meet the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to adhere to the safety regulations of the position
• Willing and able to work all shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days a week as required by the project

What Will Put You Ahead

• One (1) year or more of experience working with construction and/or mining equipment experience
• Currently parts 48 MSHA Trained