Grinder Operator & Heavy Equipment Specialist

Silver Creek Materials, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Creek Materials, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, seeks an experienced Grinder Operator to safely and efficiently run the CBI 6800 horizontal grinder and related equipment.

You will load with excavator, feed with a wheel loader, monitor production, and maintain quality and throughput while keeping equipment clean and well-maintained. This full-time role requires at least 10 years of heavy equipment experience, a valid driver's license, and comfort working outdoors in dusty, variable conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience operating heavy equipment in aggregate, recycling, forestry, land-clearing, or material-processing operations.
• Extensive experience operating horizontal grinders, excavators, wheel loaders, and related equipment.
• Proven ability to safely and efficiently operate the CBI 6800 Horizontal Grinder or similar grinding equipment.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and challenging work environments.
• Ability to work in high-dust environments and around dust suppression systems while maintaining productivity and safety.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the CBI 6800 Horizontal Grinder and load feed with excavator and wheel loader as needed.
• Maintain consistent material flow to maximize production and minimize downtime.
• Monitor grinder performance and adjust feed rates based on material conditions and production requirements.
• Ensure finished product meets established quality and sizing specifications.
• Complete daily pre-operational inspections and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Leadership

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Tools

CBI 6800 grinder

Excavator

Wheel loader

Job description

Silver Creek Materials, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, seeks an experienced Grinder Operator to safely and efficiently run the CBI 6800 horizontal grinder and related equipment.

You will load with excavator, feed with a wheel loader, monitor production, and maintain quality and throughput while keeping equipment clean and well-maintained. This full-time role requires at least 10 years of heavy equipment experience, a valid driver's license, and comfort working outdoors in dusty, variable conditions.