Dirt Operator II

Flint Hills Resources

Baytown (TX)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 82,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement plan
Paid vacation

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) in Baytown, TX is seeking a Dirt Operator II to safely operate heavy equipment, perform routine maintenance, and support production goals in an open-pit/mining context.

This role requires at least six months of experience on large Cat equipment, strong safety focus, and the ability to work extended shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed. A positive team player with good physical stamina will thrive here.

Qualifications

  • Six months or more of experience operating one or more of the listed heavy mining/construction equipment.
  • Able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days a week as required.
  • Capable of working outdoors in extreme heat, humidity, cold, and high elevations.
  • Lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs as part of regular duties.

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
  • Operate heavy mobile equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Perform basic service and maintenance on equipment.
  • Identify hazards and document risks in line with company policies.
  • Support team to meet production, waste and quality goals.
  • Maintain clean, safe work environment and housekeeping.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation
Safety awareness
Teamwork

Education

MSHA Part 48 Trained

Tools

End dump truck (Cat 770+)
Excavator (Cat 325+)
Front-end loader (Cat 950+)
Dozer (Cat D8+)
Wirtgen 2200SM

Job description

The jobsite located in Baytown, TX, has an opening for a Dirt Operator II.

Our Team

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with an 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 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 an 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, to include 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 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 large -Wirtgen Surface Miner 2200SM
Other Job Requirements
  • Able to work in an industrial environment as described in the position
  • Able to meet the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to adhere to the safety regulations of the position
  • 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

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication and direct-hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • life insurance
  • ADD
  • disability
  • retirement
  • paid vacation/time off
  • educational assistance
  • may also include infertility assistance
  • paid parental leave
  • adoption assistance
Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

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