Heavy Equipment Operator - Mining/Construction (Benefits)

Optimized Process Designs LLC; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, has a Dirt Equipment Operator opening in Baytown, TX. The role involves safely operating heavy equipment, performing routine maintenance, and helping meet production goals on an active jobsite.

Six months of experience with construction/mining equipment is preferred; MSHA training is a plus. You will work in a hot, humid industrial environment and must be flexible for all shifts, holidays, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• 6 months or more of experience operating heavy equipment in construction/mining.
• Ability to work in industrial environment as described in the position.
• Willingness to meet physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Adherence to safety regulations of the position.
• Willingness and ability to work all shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days a week as required by the project.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Efficiently and safely operate heavy mobile equipment of various sizes and weights associated with open pit mining
• Perform minor service and maintenance on equipment
• Recognize and document potential job hazards in compliance with company policies
• Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste and quality goals
• Perform general housekeeping duties to continuously maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
• Work any shift, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for at least eight (8) hours
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include safety equipment

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

End dump truck

Caterpillar 770

Caterpillar 325

Caterpillar 950

Caterpillar D8

Wirtgen 2200SM

Safety compliance

Shift work

Job description

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, has a Dirt Equipment Operator opening in Baytown, TX. The role involves safely operating heavy equipment, performing routine maintenance, and helping meet production goals on an active jobsite.

Six months of experience with construction/mining equipment is preferred; MSHA training is a plus. You will work in a hot, humid industrial environment and must be flexible for all shifts, holidays, weekends, and overtime.