Heavy Equipment Operator - Texas

The Heavy Equipment Operator will load and unload materials and deliver to, from and within mine site as required. The trucks are 100ton and end-dump trucks. Larger equipment is also possible.

What’s In It for You?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• Market aligned salary
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage including dental, vision and life insurance
• 401K matching program
• Paid vacation and personal time
• Relocation package for the right candidate
• Social culture and employee events

• Operate heavy earth-moving equipment such as dozers, excavators, loaders, mining trucks, scrapers, etc. in all aspects of mining.
• Perform proper equipment startup and shut down procedures along with daily servicing of equipment.
• Operate within acceptable range of all gauges on instrumentation panel.
• Perform all job duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations, established company safety policies, along with state and federal environmental regulations in a safe manner consistent with San Miguel Lignite Mine standards.
• Practice defensive driving and operating at all times.
• Work with other equipment operators in a safe and organized manner.
• Assist in water management activities, reclamation, load/haul, construction, and maintenance activities, as necessary.
• Perform utility work and operate utility equipment.
• Assist maintenance department with routine repairs.
• Keep supervisor informed of any potential problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years’ experience operating heavy off-road construction equipment preferred.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, night shifts, and weekends.
• Prior heavy equipment operation experience preferred
• Be proficient in English, both verbally and written
• Have a valid Driver’s License
• Must understand basic mechanical workings of heavy equipment to prevent damage.
• Operate equipment properly within tolerances as well as perform preventative maintenance and servicing on occasion.
• Must have the ability to work with GPS units in the equipment.
• Having the knowledge and ability to respond to emergencies and unpredictable situations.
• Ability to recognize unsafe & adverse conditions and the knowledge to correct them.

All successful candidates must:

1. Have experience as requested as mentioned above
2. Undergo and successfully pass the following testing:
   • Breath Alcohol Test
   • Urine Drug Test
   • Fitness-to-Work Assessment
   • Audiometric Testing
   • Vision Screening
   • Criminal Record Check
     
     
     

Only individuals who meet the above qualifications will be considered.

“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”

This position is located a the San Miguel Mine (Christine Texas).

The San Miguel Mine is a large-scale lignite mining operation that provides coal to the San Miguel Electric Cooperative power plant. Utilizing two large draglines and a variety of heavy equipment, the mine is capable of providing approximately 1.8 million tons of lignite each year, which helps power more than 78,000 homes in 42 counties.

We offer an excellent benefit coverage that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance and short term disability, with a portion of the coverage paid by the employer.  A 401K plan with employer contribution matching.