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in Kermit, TX
Heavy Equipment Operator
•5 days ago
Estimated Pay | $24 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Kermit, Texas |
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Estimated Pay We estimate that this job pays $24.26 per hour based on our data.
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Job Description
Job Description
The Mobile Equipment Operator position requires operation of various types of off-highway vehicles within the facility and other mobile equipment such as pit loaders, dozers and excavators. The position is primarily responsible for operating off-highway equipment to transport raw materials to various processing stages in the facility. Other duties include transporting water to wet facility roadways and fuel to re-fuel equipment. This position will be expected to adhere to all safety regulations and practice safe operations at all times.
Essential Functions
- Perform duties safely and responsibly while always observing all safety and health rules.
- Completes pre-shift inspections, and interfaces with relief operator for any updates, instructions and changes.
- Report any and all unsafe mechanical conditions to the Pit Foreman and/or Supervisor.
- Proactively maintain good housekeeping practices and preventive maintenance practices on equipment.
- Strictly follow all rules of safe mine transportation as regulated by MSHA; Must follow all MSHA safety guidelines.
- Assists with general plant housekeeping including the clearing of waste sand accumulation.
Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Sufficient education to operate relevant computer software and complete written documentation and records; or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training that provides the desired knowledge, skills and characteristics.
- Prefer entry-level to intermediate experience operating heavy off-road mobile equipment.
- Must have basic computer skills.
- Must be able to perform basic mathematical equations and use basic hand tools, measuring tools, labor tools.
- Must have Basic maintenance skills sufficient to inspect equipment and complete minor repairs as required.
- Previous sand plant or oilfield experience is preferred.
- Must have effective communication skills; ability to speak, read, and have a working knowledge of the English language.
- Must have team player attitude with high-level of self-motivation requiring minimal supervision.
- Must be willing to work any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as nature of plant schedule may fluctuate.
- Must be able to wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment.
- Must be able to work outdoors and be exposed to varying weather conditions (i.e.: heat, wet, cold, etc.)