Mobile Equipment Operator

Company: Orion Talent
Location: Carrizo Springs
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Position Details:
Job Title: Mobile Equipment Operator
Location: Carrizo, TX
Schedule: 7 days on - 7 days off. Sunday to Sunday.
Compensation: $20hr - $24hr
Benefits: Health, dental, vision and long-term disability insurance following 60-days of employment, 401(K) retirement savings plan with 4% matching, PTO, No cost life insurance.
Travel: Travel to site location.
Vaccine Requirement: No

Position 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.

Responsibilities:
In this role, you will perform all tasks with a strong focus on safety, following safety and health rules diligently. Your responsibilities include conducting pre-shift inspections, collaborating with relief operators for updates, and reporting any unsafe mechanical conditions to supervisors promptly. Maintaining excellent housekeeping practices, performing preventive equipment maintenance, and strictly adhering to MSHA-regulated safe mine transportation rules are key elements of your role. Additionally, you will assist with general plant housekeeping, including the clearing of waste sand accumulation.

Requirements:
Sufficient education to operate relevant computer software and maintain written documentation and records, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Prefer entry-level to intermediate experience operating heavy off-road mobile equipment.
Prefer prior experience or proficiency in operating equipment maintenance software, such as Cat, Komatsu, JLG Genie, Bobcat, Tackehuchi, and Grove.
Prior experience with crane operations, software, and maintenance is a plus.
Must be able to perform basic mathematical equations and use basic hand tools, measuring tools, and labor tools.
Must have basic maintenance and undercarriage replacement experience on excavators, dozers, skid steer, telehandler, and man lift.
Effective communication skills in English.
Team player attitude with a high level of self-motivation requiring minimal supervision.
Willingness to work any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as the nature of the 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.).
Must be capable of sitting, standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods; gripping, climbing, reaching, shoveling, squatting, crawling, pulling, pushing, and performing various tasks.

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