Equipment Operator II — Open Pit Mining Pro

Flint Hills Resources; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

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

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.