Mine Heavy Equipment Operator - Monahans, TX

Overview

Company Information: Interstate 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 at our facility located in Monahans, Tx.

We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical + Dental + Vision Coverage
• 401K + Company Match
• Life Insurance + Long Term Disability Coverage – 100% Company Paid
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Check Program - Insurance Premium Discounts
• EAP Resources
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings
• Paid Holidays
• PTO

The Mine Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of equipment (mainly bulldozer and excavator) used in construction, maintenance, and excavation.

• Operate heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in excavation and site construction.
• Properly follow company safety procedures.
• Bring problems to the attention of the foreman, superintendent, safety director or HR manager.
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or needed repairs to the supervisor; clean equipment.
• Candidate will possess knowledge of moisture condition, cut grade, and ability to load trucks.
• Candidate will possess knowledge of cutting and filling grade.
• Prefer knowledge of GPS.

• At least 3-5 years recent experience in construction as a heavy equipment operator.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Friendly disposition, personable and professional.
• Work independently and as a member of team.
• Recognize confidential information and maintain it in accordance with standard procedures.
• High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Excavator experience, required.
• Articulated Truck experience, preferred.

• Bending, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, squatting, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, and seeing for long periods of time.
• The essential duties require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying.
• Prolonged periods of sitting on equipment or in a warehouse environment.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels, vibrations, and bright lights; exposure to dust, fumes, and gases; and all climate types including hot and cold temperatures, humidity, rain, and snow.
• Ability to wear protective equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, breathing protection, and hard hats when needed.
• Able to work under stressful conditions at times.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• Must be able to move and lift to 40-pound wooden skid or pallet.
• Ability to travel throughout facility as required to conduct safety inspections.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.