Heavy Equipment Operator

Turner Mining Group; Crawford (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group in Crawford, TX is seeking a hands-on Heavy Equipment Operator to support a limestone mining operation. You will operate loaders, haul trucks, dozers, and more while maintaining safety and production standards on outdoor, physically demanding work.

Join a team that values reliability, safety, and the ability to adapt to varying tasks across the quarry, plant, and maintenance activities. Valid license and ATF background considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Experience operating equipment in quarry, mining, construction, or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong focus on safety + production.
• Willingness to work outdoors (heat, dust, noise).
• Comfortable with physical work (50–65 lbs) and manual labor.
• Team player with solid communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment: loaders, haul trucks, dozers, water trucks, skid steers, drills.
• Support crusher operations + rock breaker.
• Perform pre-shift inspections and keep equipment running safely.
• Handle material movement, loading, and plant cleanup.
• Assist with quarry blasting operations (ATF background required).
• Track production data, weights, and daily logs.
• Perform basic maintenance (grease, fluids, inspections).

Skills

Safety focus

Communication skills

Team player

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator | Limestone Quarry

Crawford, TX

We're hiring a hands-on Heavy Equipment Operator to support a limestone mining operation in Crawford, TX. If you can run equipment, stay production-focused, and jump in where needed, this is a solid, long-term opportunity in a high-demand industry.

What You'll Do

• Operate heavy equipment: loaders, haul trucks, dozers, water trucks, skid steers, drills
• Support crusher operations + rock breaker
• Perform pre-shift inspections and keep equipment running safely
• Handle material movement, loading, and plant cleanup
• Assist with quarry blasting operations (ATF background required)
• Track production data, weights, and daily logs
• Perform basic maintenance (grease, fluids, inspections)

What You Bring

• Experience operating equipment in quarry, mining, construction, or heavy industrial environments
• Strong focus on safety + production
• Willingness to work outdoors (heat, dust, noise)
• Comfortable with physical work (50–65 lbs) and manual labor
• Team player with solid communication skills

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 0–3+ years experience (mining/aggregates preferred)
• Valid driver's license + clean driving record
• Ability to work shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays
• Must pass ATF background check (blasting support)

Why This Role

• Stable work in a limestone quarry operation
• Variety of work—equipment + plant + quarry support
• Opportunity to grow into advanced operator or maintenance roles