Heavy Equipment Operator – Open Pit Mining + Benefits

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs (OPD) in Texas seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to run open pit mining equipment and support safe production on industrial sites in Baytown, TX.

Responsibilities include operating heavy mobile equipment, basic maintenance, documenting hazards, and maintaining a clean, safe workplace while meeting production goals. Candidates should have 6+ months of equipment experience and MSHA training is a plus; willingness to work long shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months or more of experience operating one or more of the following in the construction and/or mining field: End dump truck, Caterpillar 770 class or larger, Excavator Caterpillar 325 class or larger, Front-end loader Caterpillar 950 class or larger, Dozer Caterpillar D8 class or large, Wirtgen Surface Miner 2200SM.
• Willing and able to work in an industrial environment as described in the position.
• Willing and able to meet the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to adhere to the safety regulations of the position.
• Willing and able 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

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Physical endurance

Tools

End dump truck

Caterpillar 770+

Excavator 325+

Front-end loader 950+

Dozer D8+

Wirtgen 2200SM

Job description

Optimized Process Designs (OPD) in Texas seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to run open pit mining equipment and support safe production on industrial sites in Baytown, TX.

Responsibilities include operating heavy mobile equipment, basic maintenance, documenting hazards, and maintaining a clean, safe workplace while meeting production goals. Candidates should have 6+ months of equipment experience and MSHA training is a plus; willingness to work long shifts is required.