Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

Black Mountain Sand delivers superior in-basin frac sand solutions to companies in the Exploration & Production (E&P) industry. Our two flagship facilities, Vest and El Dorado, boast a combined 10 million annual tons of nameplate capacity in the Permian Basin alone. We’ve expanded our operations with three new facilities in the Eagle Ford Shale and Oklahoma’s Mid-Continent region. As one of the top frac sand mining companies in the nation, our vision and values encompass purpose, performance, perception, and prosperity with an emphasis on solidifying our role as a community leader and setting the industry standard for forward-thinking frac sand solutions.

Position Summary

The 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.

Essential Functions

• Perform duties safely and responsibly while always observing all safety and health rules.
• Completes pre-shift inspections and JSA’s, and interfaces with relief operator for any updates, instructions, and changes
• Report any and all unsafe mechanical conditions to the Pit Foreman and/or Supervisor
• Proactively maintain good housekeeping practices and preventive maintenance practices on equipment
• Strictly follow all rules of safe mine transportation as regulated by MSHA; Must follow all MSHA safety guidelines
• Assists with general plant housekeeping including the clearing of waste sand accumulation

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Sufficient education to operate relevant computer software and complete written documentation and records; or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and characteristics
• 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 a plus
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical equations and use basic hand tools, measuring tools, labor tools
• Must have basic maintenance and undercarriage replacement experience on excavators, dozers and skid steer, telehandler, and man lift
• Previous sand plant or oilfield experience is preferred
• Must have effective communication skills; ability to speak, read, and have a working knowledge of the English language
• Must have team player attitude with high-level of self-motivation requiring minimal supervision
• Must be willing to work any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as nature of 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 able to sit, stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, pull and push
• Must be authorized to work in the US and be at least 18 years of age

Job Benefits

Black Mountain Sand offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package for candidates when they join our team. Benefits enjoyed by members of our team include:

• Competitive wage
• Health, dental, vision and long-term disability insurance following 60-days of employment
• 401(K) retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays and time off

Disclaimers

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by candidates applying for the role of Equipment Operator. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of candidates hired for Equipment Operator.

Black Mountain Sand is an EEO Employer and E-Verify participating employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or veteran status.

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