Wheel Loader Operator - Frac Sand Plant (Experienced)

Paylocity; Strasburg (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Monthly production bonus eligibility

PPE reimbursement

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking an experienced Wheel Loader Operator for our frac sand plant in Strasburg, OH. This role involves nightly or day shifts on a 4-on/4-off schedule, loading sand, moving material, and maintaining stockpiles to keep production on target.

Requirements include proven wheel loader experience and safety-focused operation of heavy equipment in an outdoor industrial setting. Join a plant environment that values reliability, teamwork, and adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating wheel loaders of various sizes.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely with minimal supervision.
• Availability for 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate wheel loaders to load sand into hoppers and transport material.
• Move material to stockpile areas accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain pile organization and clean work area; report issues promptly.
• Operate skid steers and track hoes as required by the job.
• Perform daily equipment checks and report mechanical issues.

Skills

Wheel loader operation

Heavy equipment safety

Shift flexibility

Crew collaboration

Tools

Skid steers

Track hoes

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 support daily production at our frac sand plant. This position runs heavy equipment with minimal supervision, feeding hoppers and moving material to stockpile, and is central to keeping the plant fed and production on target.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate wheel loaders of all sizes to load sand into hoppers and transport material.
• Move material to designated stockpile areas accurately and efficiently.
• Manage pile organization and keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Operate skid steers and track hoes of various sizes as the job requires.
• Perform daily equipment checks and report mechanical issues promptly.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity and safety.
• Follow all safety policies, wear required PPE, and report hazards promptly.

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 eligibility
• PPE reimbursement, including approved safety boots and protective equipment

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience operating wheel loaders, including loaders of various sizes.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and productively with minimal supervision.
• Availability for 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic knowledge of occupational safety practices.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a consistent commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a crew.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience operating skid steers and track hoes.
• Mining, aggregate, or heavy industrial experience.
• Experience feeding hoppers and managing stockpiles in a plant environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed outdoors in an active industrial plant environment.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy tools and equipment, and to climb in and out of equipment throughout the shift.
• Exposure to dust, noise, heat, cold, and moving heavy equipment.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces when trained and authorized.
• Essential job functions performed with or without reasonable accommodation.