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U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.

Plant Utility Operator

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What they do

An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.

$53,254 / year median in Georgia

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

The Plant Utility Operator performs complex maintenance assistance, material handling, and supporting operational continuity. High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Industrial mining experience and MSHA Certification is a plus. High level of safety and quality. Ability to multi-task at a fast-pace (at times), work in outside conditions during all seasons, climb multi-levels by stairs & ladders, work from elevated platforms, use hand tools (shovel, hammer, wrenches, etc.) Good problem-solving skills. Forklift experience
  • Preferred. Computer Software
  • Preferred. Warehouse experience
  • Preferred.
Must have some knowledge of operating heavy equipment like farm equipment or construction equipment Must have mathematical skills and computer skills such as MS Office Excel or Word Must have mechanical skills and experience working with hand tools and power tools Must possess physical skills to lift 50 lbs. and willing to work in high heat area Shovels, sweeps, cleans up grounds, loads and unloads trucks, cleans sand spillage with water hose, broom, hi-vac system, and shovel. Niro dryer floor QC including washing and changing hot lances with slurry. Washes floors, windows plus bulk bagging, paperwork for trucks, and assisting maintenance when needed. Cleans, inspects, refuels, lubricates, and makes operating repairs to mobile equipment and other machinery. Operates all mobile equipment like Forklift, Telehandler, Track Skidsteer, and Snorkel lift Additional duties as assigned. Works in other job classifications as required.