Dirt Operator II

Optimized Process Designs LLC; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

flexible spending and health savings"

life insurance

ADD

disability

retirement

paid vacation/time off

educational assistance

infertility assistance

paid parental leave

adoption assistance

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs LLC (OPD) is seeking a Dirt Operator II to join our Baytown, TX team. The role involves safely operating heavy mobile equipment, performing minor maintenance, and supporting production targets in an industrial environment.

Candidates should have at least six months of experience with construction/mining equipment, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work across shifts. OPD is part of Koch Engineered Solutions and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Six months or more of experience operating heavy equipment in construction/mining.
• Ability to work in outdoor industrial environments.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy mobile equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Identify hazards and document them according to policy.
• Support production, waste, and quality goals.
• Maintain housekeeping to ensure a safe work environment.
• Work shifts including overtime as needed.
• Comply with safety rules and equipment usage.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

The jobsite located in Baytown, TX

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

• 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

• 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

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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.

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Our Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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