Open-Pit Heavy Equipment Operator - 12-Hour Shifts

Flint Hills Resources; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs (OPD) in Baytown, TX seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy machinery in an open pit mining setting. You will perform basic maintenance, document hazards, and collaborate with a tight-knit team to meet production and quality targets.

The role demands physical endurance, willingness to work shifts including overtime, and strict adherence to safety and environmental guidelines.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience operating heavy equipment in construction/mining.
• Able to meet physical requirements and work in industrial settings.
• Willing to work all shifts including overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy mobile equipment safely as part of open pit mining.
• Perform minor service and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Identify potential hazards and report per policy.
• Support production and quality goals through teamwork.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and adhere to safety rules.
• Work in hot, cold, and noisy industrial environments.

Skills

End dump truck

Caterpillar 770+

Excavator 325+

Front-end loader 950+

Dozer D8+

Wirtgen 2200SM

Job description

Optimized Process Designs (OPD) in Baytown, TX seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy machinery in an open pit mining setting. You will perform basic maintenance, document hazards, and collaborate with a tight-knit team to meet production and quality targets.

The role demands physical endurance, willingness to work shifts including overtime, and strict adherence to safety and environmental guidelines.