Heavy Equipment Operator — Quarry & Mining

Lhoist North America; Crawford (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) Employer Match

Paid vacation and sick time

Educational assistance

Job summary

Lhoist North America is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate and maintain all mobile equipment across the facility, including support for blasting and quarry tasks. The role requires passing an ATF background check and performing manual labor for plant cleanup and utility tasks.

You will perform pre-shift inspections, fuel logging, and report safety concerns while contributing to a safe, compliant, and productive work environment. High school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow safety policies.
• Effective communication with supervisors and peers is required.
• Must be able to perform heavy equipment operations and manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate mobile heavy equipment (loader, haul trucks, water truck, skid steer, backhoe, drill).
• Perform primary crusher operation and rock breaker tasks.
• Complete pre-shift inspections and log fuel as required.
• Conduct plant cleanup, shipping/loading, and general plant utilities duties.
• Follow safety policies and participate in safety meetings and initiatives.
• Support quality control by following production directions and logging data.

Skills

Self-motivated

Effective communication

Shift work ability

Safety-aware

Able to lift 65 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lhoist North America is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate and maintain all mobile equipment across the facility, including support for blasting and quarry tasks. The role requires passing an ATF background check and performing manual labor for plant cleanup and utility tasks.

You will perform pre-shift inspections, fuel logging, and report safety concerns while contributing to a safe, compliant, and productive work environment. High school diploma or GED is required.