Safety-Focused Overburden Removal Heavy Equipment Operator

Heritage Construction + Materials; Cloverdale (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

US Aggregates is seeking an Equipment Operator - Overburden Removal to safely remove soil, rock, and materials above limestone reserves within the quarry. You will operate excavators, dozers, haul trucks, loaders and scrapers while supporting production goals and maintaining safe work practices.

You will perform pre-shift checks, maintain pit geometry, and follow MSHA and company safety policies. Willingness to travel to other local sites is required.

Qualifications

• Operate, service, and maintain heavy equipment to remove overburden.
• Maintain bench heights, slopes, and pit geometry.
• Load haul trucks efficiently with minimal oversize.
• Follow MSHA safety policies and procedures.
• Travel to other sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate, service, and maintain heavy equipment to remove overburden according to plan.
• Maintain proper bench heights, slopes, and pit geometry as directed by supervisors or mine planners.
• Load haul trucks efficiently while minimizing oversize, spillage, and cycle delays.
• Responsible for fueling, oiling, greasing equipment as well as understanding the equipment’s safety manual.
• Perform pre-shift and end of shift checks and maintenance on equipment.
• Follow all MSHA, company, and site‑specific safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain clean, stable work areas with proper berms, traffic control, and visibility.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

English communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MSHA safety training

Job description

US Aggregates is seeking an Equipment Operator - Overburden Removal to safely remove soil, rock, and materials above limestone reserves within the quarry. You will operate excavators, dozers, haul trucks, loaders and scrapers while supporting production goals and maintaining safe work practices.

You will perform pre-shift checks, maintain pit geometry, and follow MSHA and company safety policies. Willingness to travel to other local sites is required.