Heavy Equipment Operator — Keep the Sand Moving

Independence TX LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 90,922,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Monthly production bonus eligibility

PPE reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Independence TX LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator for our frac sand mining site in Kentucky, on rotating shifts. You will operate excavators, skid steers, and track hoes, moving material to stockpiles and keeping the yard organized and safe.

Experience with heavy equipment in mining or heavy industrial settings is required, along with a strong safety mindset and the ability to work with minimal supervision. A monthly production bonus supports performance-based pay.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Equipment Operator with heavy machinery.
• Experience with excavators, skid steers, and track hoes.
• Knowledge of safety practices and ability to follow them.
• Clear communication and ability to work with a crew.
• Self-directed with high productivity.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, skid steers, and track hoes to move material.
• Build and feed stockpiles accurately.
• Inspect and maintain equipment for next shift.
• Work safely following site protocols and with the crew.

Skills

Equipment operator

Skid steers

Track hoes

Safety practices

Communication

Self-direction

Flexibility

Bulk material handling

Job description

Description

Frac Sand Mining & Processing | Rotating Shifts Excavators • Skid Steers • Track Hoes • Earn $25 - $32 / Hour • Monthly Production Bonus

Sand doesn't move itself. Every load you place, every stockpile you build, every bucket you swing sets the pace for the whole plant — and when you're good at it, everybody downstream feels it. We're looking for an operator who can climb in the cab, read the jobsite, and keep material flowing without waiting to be told twice.

You'll run excavators, skid steers, and track hoes across the yard, move material to designated stockpiles with accuracy, adapt as the day changes, and work shoulder-to-shoulder with plant leadership to keep the site organized, productive, and safe. Minimal supervision, real ownership.

What You'll Do

• Run excavators of every size — loading, material handling, transport — smoothly and safely.
• Build and feed stockpiles accurately so the plant never waits on material.
• Operate skid steers with precision across whatever the day throws at you.
• Handle track hoes of all sizes and match the machine to the job.
• Inspect and maintain your equipment so it's ready for the next shift, not just this one.
• Follow every safety guideline and site protocol — for you and for the crew around you.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while keeping productivity and communication high.

Your Schedule

Continuous plant operations means flexibility matters.

• Rotating shifts – 4 on 4 off
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

What's In It For You

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Monthly production bonus eligibility
• PPE reimbursement, including approved safety boots and protective gear
• Real career growth with a fast-expanding company

Requirements

What You Bring

• Proven time as an Equipment Operator, especially on excavators of various sizes.
• Experience with skid steers, track hoes, and heavy equipment in mining, processing, construction, or heavy industrial work.
• Working knowledge of occupational safety practices — and the discipline to follow them every time.
• Clear communication and the ability to work well on a crew.
• Self-direction: you stay productive without someone standing over your shoulder.
• Flexibility across tasks, machines, and conditions.
• Frac sand mining or bulk material handling experience is a plus, not a requirement.

The Physical Side

• Lifting and carrying heavy equipment, tools, and materials as needed.
• Stamina and agility for full shifts in and around the cab.
• Comfort working at heights and in confined spaces when required.
• Standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling throughout the shift.
• Indoor and outdoor work in all weather, with dust, noise, heat, and cold.
• Regular use of required PPE — hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, respirator, and more.

Why Independence?

We're a growing frac sand operation that runs on people who take pride in doing the job right the first time. You'll have good iron to run, a crew that backs you up, and a safety culture that isn't just a poster in the breakroom.