Heavy Equipment Operator & Utility Hand (Mining Operations) in Kermit
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Heavy Equipment Operator & Utility Hand (Mining Operations)
Wallstreet Sand Co. – Kermit, TX
Pay: $22.00 – $28.00 per hour (Dependent on experience) Per Diem: $75.00/day Schedule: 14 days on / 7 days off rotation Shifts: 12-hour shifts; rotating days and nights every hitch
About the Role
Wallstreet Sand Co. is seeking dependable, hardworking individuals to join our frac sand operations team in Kermit, Texas. This is a physically demanding, hands-on position in a fast-paced industrial environment. We specifically encourage candidates with backgrounds in construction (concrete/heavy labor), agriculture, ranching, and farming to apply.
Key Responsibilities
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Machine Operation: Safely operate loaders, skid steers, off-road forklifts, and other heavy equipment.
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Plant Support: Feed the dry plant, monitor material flow through dryers and conveyors, and support production.
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Field Grit: Perform outdoor work in the Permian Basin desert involving heat, dust, wind, and noise.
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Maintenance & Safety: Conduct daily equipment inspections, follow MSHA regulations, and assist with minor repairs.
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Labor Tasks: Handle physically demanding tasks including climbing stairs, lifting, shoveling, and general housekeeping.
Requirements
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Experience: Minimum 1 year of heavy equipment operation required.
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Technical Skills: Experience operating loaders, skid steers, forklifts, or similar high-volume production equipment.
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Availability: Ability to work a 14/7 rotating schedule including days and nights.
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Environment: Comfortable working long hours in harsh weather and industrial conditions.
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Reliability: Strong attendance, accountability, and a safety-first mindset.
Qualifications
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Previous experience in frac sand plants, mining, aggregate, or the oilfield.
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Current MSHA training or a willingness to obtain certification.
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Mechanical aptitude to assist with basic equipment maintenance.
Benefits
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Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
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Company-paid life insurance.
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Advancement opportunities as operations expand.