Mobile Equipment Operator

Company: Orion Talent
Location: Kermit
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Position Details:
Job Title: Mobile Equipment Operator
Location: Kermit, TX
Schedule: 7 days on - 7 days off. Sunday to Sunday.
Compensation: $24hr - $29hr
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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