Heavy Equipment Operator Wanted

Independence TX. LLC; Strasburg (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Monthly production bonus eligibility

PPE reimbursement

Job summary

Independence TX. LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator for our frac sand plant in Strasburg, OH. The role involves running excavators, skid steers, track hoes, and related equipment to move materials and maintain production flow.

You will work independently with minimal supervision, prioritizing safety and efficiency while coordinating with plant leadership and teams to ensure a clean, organized, and productive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Equipment Operator, especially operating excavators of various sizes.
• Experience operating skid steers, track hoes, and other heavy equipment in mining, processing, construction, or a heavy industrial environment.
• Basic knowledge of occupational safety practices and a strong commitment to following safety procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions, communicate clearly, and work well within a team.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while staying productive and focused.
• Flexibility to adapt to different tasks, responsibilities, equipment, and operating conditions.
• Prior experience in frac sand mining, bulk material handling, or similar plant operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators of all sizes safely and efficiently to support loading, material handling, and transport needs.
• Move materials to designated stockpile areas with accuracy and efficiency to support an organized workflow.
• Operate skid steers with skill, precision, and attention to safety across a variety of tasks.
• Operate track hoes of different sizes and adapt equipment use to the specific requirements of each job.
• Inspect, operate, and maintain equipment in a way that supports safe and reliable performance.
• Follow all safety guidelines, procedures, and site protocols to maintain a secure work environment.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Team communication

Independent work

Tools

Excavators

Skid Steers

Track hoes

Job description

Description

Help Keep Our Frac Sand Plant Moving Safely, Efficiently, and On Target

Excavator, Skid Steer, Track Hoe, Heavy Equipment, Mining, Processing, or Heavy Industrial Experience Preferred.

We're looking for a motivated and hardworking Equipment Operator to run heavy equipment with minimal supervision at our frac sand plant. This role supports safe, efficient daily operations by operating excavators, skid steers, track hoes, and related equipment to move materials and keep production flowing.

As an Equipment Operator, you'll transport materials to designated stockpile areas, load and move materials accurately, adapt to changing jobsite needs, and work closely with plant leadership and team members to maintain an organized, productive, and safety-focused work environment.

What You'll Do

• Operate excavators of all sizes safely and efficiently to support loading, material handling, and transport needs.
• Move materials to designated stockpile areas with accuracy and efficiency to support an organized workflow.
• Operate skid steers with skill, precision, and attention to safety across a variety of tasks.
• Operate track hoes of different sizes and adapt equipment use to the specific requirements of each job.
• Inspect, operate, and maintain equipment in a way that supports safe and reliable performance.
• Follow all safety guidelines, procedures, and site protocols to maintain a secure work environment for yourself and others.
• Work independently with minimal direct supervision while maintaining productivity, communication, and safety standards.

Benefits & Perks

• 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 equipment
• Career growth with a rapidly expanding company

Schedule

This role requires flexibility to support continuous plant operations.

• Rotating shifts
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as an Equipment Operator, especially operating excavators of various sizes.
• Experience operating skid steers, track hoes, and other heavy equipment in mining, processing, construction, or a heavy industrial environment.
• Basic knowledge of occupational safety practices and a strong commitment to following safety procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions, communicate clearly, and work well within a team.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while staying productive and focused.
• Flexibility to adapt to different tasks, responsibilities, equipment, and operating conditions.
• Prior experience in frac sand mining, bulk material handling, or similar plant operations is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment, tools, and materials as needed.
• Physical stamina and agility to handle the demands of operating equipment and working around a plant environment.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces when required.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and perform other physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Comfort working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions with exposure to dust, noise, heat, cold, and other industrial conditions.
• Regular use of required PPE, including hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, respirator, and other protective equipment.

Join Our Team!

If you're ready to put your heavy equipment skills to work in a safety-focused plant environment and help keep our frac sand operation moving efficiently, we'd love to hear from you.