Operator Equipment Lead

CEMEX, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cemex US in Blum, TX is seeking an Equipment Lead to manage day-to-day yard operations, safety, and maintenance in accordance with company policies. When the Manager is not on site, you will direct operations and personnel.

The role requires 3-5 years in rail operations or industrial settings and a valid third-party certification for safe rail operations. You will coordinate staffing, promote safety, operate loaders, and perform maintenance.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in rail operations and/or maintenance, and/or industrial setting.
• Qualified by a third-party certification service for safe rail operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Aggregates Manager the staffing of yard personnel during high volume days
• Promotes safety within assigned aggregates yard and serves as an example using visible felt leadership
• Responsible for ensuring employees are identifying and submitting Safety Improvement Card (SIC) opportunities
• Safely operate front-end loader for loading of aggregate material in trucks
• Ability to offload aggregate material using the offloading system including, but not limited to, climbing stairs, operating pumps, and monitoring control gates and meters
• Perform railcar movement activities including switching, moving railcars, making safe connections, and clear communication between the ground and the locomotive operator
• Perform regular preventative maintenance duties including, but not limited to, greasing and light maintenance
• Perform the safe operation of a locomotive (company owned and/or third party owned) and trackmobile
• Safely operate a Bobcat and/or similar equipment
• Perform clean-up work as necessary to keep tools, equipment and working areas clean, orderly and safe
• Adhere to call CEMEX and OSHA rules and regulations at all times, and wear proper safety equipment while on company property
• Able to understand, interpret, and execute instructions given in both verbal and written form
• Recognize potentially hazardous situations and address them in a timely manner
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management

Skills

Rail operations

Safety certification

Job description

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Job title: Operator Equipment Lead

Date: Sep 18, 2026

Location: Blum, TX, US, 76627

Job Requisition ID: 62269

Company Overview

Cemex US is a leader in the building materials industry, known for our innovation, quality, and operational excellence. With over a century of expertise, we are committed to delivering products and services that meet the needs of our customers and communities across the globe. At Cemex, we believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team. Join us and build your career with a company that is Building a Better Future.

Job Summary

The Equipment Operator Lead is responsible for management of the day-to-day operations, Safety, Environmental, and maintenance of assigned yard, within company policies and procedures. The Equipment Operator Lead is also responsible for safely directing operations and personnel when the Manager is not on site, or available.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Aggregates Manager the staffing of yard personnel during high volume days
• Promotes safety within assigned aggregates yard and serves as an example using visible felt leadership
• Responsible for ensuring employees are identifying and submitting Safety Improvement Card (SIC) opportunities
• Safely operate front-end loader for loading of aggregate material in trucks
• Ability to offload aggregate material using the offloading system including, but not limited to, climbing stairs, operating pumps, and monitoring control gates and meters
• Perform railcar movement activities including switching, moving railcars, making safe connections, and clear communication between the ground and the locomotive operator
• Perform regular preventative maintenance duties including, but not limited to, greasing and light maintenance
• Perform the safe operation of a locomotive (company owned and/or third party owned) and trackmobile
• Safely operate a Bobcat and/or similar equipment
• Perform clean-up work as necessary to keep tools, equipment and working areas clean, orderly and safe
• Adhere to call CEMEX and OSHA rules and regulations at all times, and wear proper safety equipment while on company property
• Able to understand, interpret, and execute instructions given in both verbal and written form
• Recognize potentially hazardous situations and address them in a timely manner
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in rail operations and/or maintenance, and/or industrial setting
• Qualified by a third-party certification service for safe rail operations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess basic mathematical skills (adding and subtracting)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic typing skills
• APEX and SAP knowledge a plus
• Be able to read, write, and speak English

Working Conditions

• Ability to work variable shift hours and be flexible with scheduling, overtime and weekends
• Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors
• Must wear protective equipment while at the location, which includes, but is not limited to, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, safety vest, and steel-toed lace-up boots
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
• Lifting of moderate to heavy items
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment
• Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls

Legal Notices

CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.

CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.

Arizona Smoke-Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.

CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page. (https://www.cemexusa.com/careers/life-at-cemex/benefits-well-being).