Heavy Equipment Operator Track Loader -Compost

About Silver Creek Materials, Inc.

At Silver Creek Materials, we don't just move materials - we move industries forward. Located on the west side of Fort Worth, we are one of the largest sand, aggregate, mulching, composting, and recycling facilities in DFW. We are a team of hard workers who face each day head‑on, celebrate wins together, and believe in doing things the right way. Whether you're operating equipment, selling materials, or supporting the team, you'll help build something bigger.

If you're driven by grit, growth, and purpose, this is where your story begins.

Location: 2251 Silver Creek Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76108

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full time

Typical

Work Schedule:

4:00pm-1:00am

The Track Loader Operator role at Silver Creek Materials is a hands‑on, equipment‑driven position focused on moving and managing large volumes of material in a recycling, composting, and mining environment.

In the composting department at Silver Creek Materials, the Track Loader Operator plays a key production role, handling organic materials and keeping the composting process running smoothly. The main responsibility is to move, mix, and manage organic materials using a track loader to support the compost production cycle. The operator will move raw materials such as:

• Yard waste (brush, leaves, grass)
• Wood chips, mulch
• Blend materials into proper mixes for composting
• Build and maintain windrows (long compost piles)
• Turn or reposition piles as needed
• Feed grinders, screeners, or other processing equipment
• Load finished compost or mulch into trucks
• Organize stockpiles for efficient access
• Keep areas clean and separated (raw vs finished material)
• Maintain safe and organized work zones
• Manage pile sizes and layout for airflow and drainage
• Operate a track loader for most of the shift
• Work in tight or uneven terrain around piles
• Perform accurate bucket control for mixing and loading
• Strong organic odors (normal part of the job)
• Dust, moisture, and mud depending on weather
• Outdoor work in heat, humidity, and cold
• Constant movement around active heavy equipment

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Valid heavy equipment operator's license or certification.
• Proven experience operating various heavy equipment, such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders, graders, 963k Trak Loader preferred, etc.
• Solid understanding of equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations related to heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, and other technical documents.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina and fitness to withstand long hours of sitting, standing, and operating heavy machinery.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt to changing work conditions.
• CDL preferred not required.

Silver Creek Materials is family owned and operated and offers about‑average industry pay. Eligible employees can elect medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, ambulatory insurance, voluntary critical illness, voluntary accident, and voluntary hospitalization insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Employees also enjoy paid company observed holidays and generous paid time off. Field employees can elect uniforms and will also receive a boot stipend starting on their first anniversary.

Additionally, employees can enjoy the use of company facilities, such as a gun range and 11‑acre family lake.