Wheel Loader Operator - Frac Sand Plant (Experienced)

Independence TX LLC; Strasburg (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Independence TX LLC in Strasburg, OH is seeking an experienced Wheel Loader Operator to support our frac sand plant. This role features 12-hour shifts on a 4 on/4 off cycle, with days or nights and a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

You will operate wheel loaders, skid steers, and track hoes, move material to stockpiles, and maintain productive output with minimal supervision on an outdoor mining site.

Qualifications

• Proven Loader Operator experience with loaders of various sizes.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to rotate 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wheel loaders to load and transport material.
• Move material to stockpile areas accurately.
• Operate skid steers and track hoes as required.
• Follow safety guidelines to protect yourself and crew.
• Work independently with high productivity and safety.

Skills

Loader operation

Heavy equipment safety

Teamwork

Tools

Wheel loader

Skid steer

Track hoe

Job description

Description

Strasburg, OH | Frac Sand Mining & Processing | 4 Days On, 4 Days Off | 12-Hour Shifts

$26 - $32 / Hour | Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision | 401(k) Match | Monthly Production Bonus

We are hiring an experienced Wheel Loader Operator to run heavy equipment with minimal supervision and support daily production at our frac sand plant. This role involves physical work, adaptability to different tasks, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and maintain wheel loaders of all sizes to keep material loading and transport running smoothly.
• Move material to designated stockpile areas accurately and efficiently.
• Operate skid steers with precision and safety across a variety of tasks.
• Operate track hoes of all sizes, adapting to the requirements of each task.
• Follow all safety guidelines and protocols to keep yourself and the crew safe.
• Run equipment independently without direct supervision while keeping productivity and safety high.

SCHEDULE

• 4 days on, 4 days off
• 12-hour shifts, days or nights
• Weekends and holidays as scheduled

PAY & BENEFITS

• $26 - $32 per hour, based on experience
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Monthly production bonus eligibilityPPE reimbursement, including approved safety boots and protective equipment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience as a Loader Operator with a focus on running loaders of all sizes.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and productively with minimal supervision.
• Availability for 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic knowledge of occupational safety practices.
• Ability to follow instructions and work well within a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to different tasks and responsibilities.
• Experience operating skid steers and track hoes.
• Mining, aggregate, or heavy industrial experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed outdoors at an active mining and processing site, primarily from the cab of heavy equipment.
• Seated operation of mobile equipment for the majority of the shift.
• Frequent climbing of stairs, ladders, and catwalks, and frequent exposure to moving equipment and other plant hazards.
• Occasional standing and walking on uneven or wet ground, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead, shoveling and cleanup, and work at heights with fall protection.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to hear alarms and use a radio while wearing hearing protection.
• Required PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, and high-visibility clothing.