Heavy Equipment Operator - Dimmit Plant - Carrizo Springs, Texas (South Texas)

divh2Heavy Equipment Operator - Dimmit Plant - Carrizo Springs, Texas (South Texas)/h2pJob Category: Production/ppRequisition Number: HEAVY001039/ppPosted: February 5, 2026/ppLocation: Dimmit Plant Carrizo Springs, TX 78834, USA/ph3Description/h3pIron Oak Energy, a leading provider of proppant to the oil and gas industry with a differentiated footprint of low-cost, logistically advantaged mining and terminal assets serving all major U.S. shale basins. Iron Oak Energy Solutions, formed from the strategic combination of Covia Energy and Black Mountain Sand to create a premier frac sand mining company, delivering superior products and solutions to diversified oil and natural gas markets across North America. The combination positions Iron Oak Energy with unmatched scale, reliability, and deliverability to customers in all major oil and gas shale plays./ppPosition 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./ppEssential Functions:/pulliPerform duties safely and responsibly while always observing all safety and health rules./liliCompletes pre-shift inspections and JSAs, and interfaces with relief operator for any updates, instructions, and changes/liliReport any and all unsafe mechanical conditions to the Pit Foreman and/or Supervisor/liliProactively maintain good housekeeping practices and preventive maintenance practices on equipment/liliStrictly follow all rules of safe mine transportation as regulated by MSHA; Must follow all MSHA safety guidelines/liliAssists with general plant housekeeping including the clearing of waste sand accumulation/li/ulpRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:/pulliSufficient 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/liliPrefer entry-level to intermediate experience operating heavy off-road mobile equipment/liliPrefer prior experience or proficiency in operating equipment maintenance software such as Cat, Komatsu, JLG Genie, Bobcat, Tackehuchi and Grove/liliPrior experience with crane operations, software, and maintenance a plus/liliMust be able to perform basic mathematical equations and use basic hand tools, measuring tools, labor tools/liliMust have basic maintenance and undercarriage replacement experience on excavators, dozers and skid steer, telehandler, and man lift/liliPrevious sand plant or oilfield experience is preferred/liliMust have effective communication skills; ability to speak, read, and have a working knowledge of the English language/liliMust have team player attitude with high-level of self-motivation requiring minimal supervision/liliMust be willing to work any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as nature of plant schedule may fluctuate/liliMust be able to wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment./liliMust be able to work outdoors and be exposed to varying weather conditions (i.e.: heat, wet, cold, etc.)/liliMust be able to sit, stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, pull and push/liliMust be authorized to work in the US and be at least 18 years of age/liliMust have and maintain a valid drivers license/lipPlease note Corporate Housing facility is not available at this location/p/ulpJob Benefits:/pulliCompetitive wage/liliHealth, dental, vision and long-term disability insurance following 60-days of employment/lili401(K) retirement savings plan/liliPaid holidays and time off/li/ulpDisclaimers: 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./ppIron Oak Energy 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. 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./p/div

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