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Wilks Brothers, LLC lists this Mine Heavy Equipment Operator - San Antonio, TX opportunity in san antonio, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Mine Heavy Equipment OperatorInterstate Earthworks, LLC is a Wilks Brothers company. Wilks Brothers is a multifaceted, family-based partnership headquartered in Cisco, Texas with employees working in offices in Cisco, Willow Park, Fort Worth, Houston, and beyond. We invest in relationships and recognize the value in people, communities, and businesses. Our customers are not a number; they are a name, a family member, a friend. In the good times and in difficult times we treat them all equally – exactly how we want to be treated. We believe that business is not just about profit – it is personal too. At Wilks Brothers, we respect the people that make our business grow: our employees and our customers. Our goal is to develop mutually beneficial partnerships utilizing our core values of: Faith, Integrity, Team, Growth and Loyalty.This position will be on site in San Antonio, TX.This position is eligible for overtime.Position Summary: The Mine Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining heavy equipment used in the mining and processing of sand. This role ensures safe, efficient, and effective operations in the sand mine, including excavation, material transport, and general site maintenance.Benefits:Competitive Compensation PackageMedical + Dental + Vision Coverage401K + Company MatchLife Insurance + Long Term Disability Coverage – 100% Company PaidHealth Savings Account (HSA)Gym Reimbursement ProgramTuition Reimbursement ProgramWellness Check Program - Insurance Premium DiscountsEAP ResourcesVoluntary Benefit OfferingsPaid HolidaysPaid Time Off (PTO)Key Roles / Responsibilities:Operates a variety of heavy machinery, including bulldozers, loaders, excavators, and haul trucks.Performs daily inspections of equipment and report any maintenance or safety issues.Loads and transports sand and other materials within the mine or to designated areas.Assists with stockpiling and loading materials for processing.Ensures consistent supply of raw materials to the plant for processing.Adheres to all safety protocols, including wearing proper PPE and following mine safety guidelines.Participates in safety meetings and training sessions.Monitors work areas to ensure a safe working environment for all team members.Assists in maintaining clear work areas, ensuring roads and paths are accessible.Helps in managing the flow of trucks entering and exiting the mine.Collaborate with supervisors to ensure production targets are met.Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications:Minimum of 2 years' operating heavy equipment in a mining, construction, or similar environment.Familiarity with sand mining operations is a plus.Proficient in operating multiple types of heavy machinery.Strong understanding of mine safety regulations and equipment maintenance.Heavy equipment operator certification (preferred).MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) certification (preferred or willing to obtain).Working Conditions:Bending, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, kneeling, sitting stand, walk, kneel, stoop, squat, pull, push, climb, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and see and standing (occasionally) for long periods of time.The essential duties of this position require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying.Must be able to position oneself to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics, and tunnels and demonstrate manual dexterity and be able to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.Exposure to moderate noise levels, vibrations, and bright lights; and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases; and all climate types including hot and cold temperatures, humidity, rain, snow, etc.Able to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection and hard hats when needed.React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.Must be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.Must be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptions.Must be able to use discretion and independent judgment as needed.Must be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workers.
Worksite address
san antonio, TX, 78264, US
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