Dirt Operator II

Your Job

Baytown, TX

Some core responsibilities for a Dirt Operator II include:

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Efficiently and safely operate heavy mobile equipment of various sizes and weights associated with open pit mining
• Perform minor service and maintenance on equipment
• Recognize and document potential job hazards in compliance with company policies
• Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste and quality goals
• Perform general housekeeping duties to continuously maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
• Work any shift, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for at least eight (8) hours
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include safety equipment

• Actively participate in a strong safety culture.
• Recognize safety hazards and risks.
• Participate in onsite safety meetings.
• Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures.
• Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite.
• Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work.
• Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment.

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs.
• Standing for extended periods of time up to 11 hours per day. Breaks are given in 2.5 hour intervals.
• Moving the entire body. Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
• Must have good hand‑eye coordination.
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

• Six (6) months or more of experience operating one or more of the following in the construction and/or mining field:
• End dump truck
• Caterpillar 770 class or larger
• Excavator – Caterpillar 325 class or larger
• Front‑end loader – Caterpillar 950 class or larger
• Dozer – Caterpillar D8 class or larger
• Wirtgen Surface Miner 2200SM

• Able to work in an industrial environment as described in the position
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to adhere to the safety regulations of the position
• Able to work all shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days a week as required by the project

• One (1) year or more of experience working with construction and/or mining equipment experience
• Currently Parts 48 MSHA Trained

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: