Heavy Equipment Operator

Turner Mining Group; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group is 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.

You will operate loaders, haul trucks, dozers, water trucks and more, perform pre-shift inspections, track production data, and assist with quarry blasting operations (ATF background required).

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment in quarry, mining, construction, or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong safety and production focus.
• Willingness to work outdoors in heat, dust, and noise.
• Physical ability to perform labor (50–65 lbs) and manual tasks.
• Team player with solid communication skills.
• Valid driver?s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to work shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Must pass ATF background check for blasting support.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment: loaders, haul trucks, dozers, water trucks, skid steers, drills.
• Support crusher operations and 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

Heavy equipment operation

Quarry/mining experience

Safety focus

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

0–3+ years mining/aggregates experience

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