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Mine Heavy Equipment Operator Lamesa, TX

Wilks Brothers


Job Location:

Lamesa, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 31 August 2026 (10 days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

Company Information:InterstateEarthworks LLC is a Wilks Brothers Company. Wilks Brothers is a multifaceted family-based partnership headquartered in Cisco Texas with employees working in offices in Cisco Willow Park Fort Worth Houston and beyond. We invest in relationships and recognize the value in people communities and businesses. Our customers are not a number; they are a name a family member a the good times and in difficult times we treat them all equally exactly how we want to be treated. We believe that business is not just about profit it is personal too. At Wilks Brothers we respect the people that make our business grow: our employees and our customers. Our goal is to develop mutually beneficial partnerships utilizing our core values of: Faith Integrity Team Growth and Loyalty.

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This position will be on site at our facility located in Lamesa Tx.

We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Medical Dental Vision Coverage
  • 401K Company Match
  • Life Insurance Long Term Disability Coverage 100% Company Paid
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Gym Reimbursement Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Wellness Check Program - Insurance Premium Discounts
  • EAP Resources
  • Voluntary Benefit Offerings
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

Position Summary: The Mine Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of equipment(mainly bulldozer and excavator) used in construction maintenance and excavation.

Key Roles / Responsibilities:

  • Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in excavation and site construction.
  • Properly follows company safety procedures. Brings problems to the attention of the foreman superintendent safety director or HR manager.
  • Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.
  • Candidate will possess knowledge of moisture condition cut grade and ability to load trucks
  • Candidate will possess knowledge of cutting and filling grade
  • Prefer knowledge of GPS

Required Education Experience and Qualifications:

  • Must have at least 3-5 years recent experience in construction as a heavy equipment operator
  • Must be experienced bulldozer and excavator operator.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
  • Friendly disposition personable and professional.
  • Must work independently and as a member of team.
  • Recognizes confidential information and maintains it in accordance with standard procedures.
  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Excavator experience a must.
  • Dozer experience a must.
  • Roller experience a plus
  • Motor Grader experience a plus
  • Articulated Truck experience a plus

Working Conditions:

  • Bending lifting climbing pushing pulling kneeling sitting stand walk kneel stoop squat pull push climb crouch crawl talk hear and see and standing (occasionally) for long periods of time.
  • The essential duties of this position require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting on a forklift or other warehouse equipment.
  • Exposure to moderate noise levels vibrations and bright lights; and exposure to dust fumes and gases; and all climate types including hot and cold temperatures humidity rain snow etc.
  • Able to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes glasses gloves hearing protection breathing protection and hard hats when needed.
  • Able to work under stressful conditions at times.
  • React quickly using hands fingers or feet.
  • Must be able to move and lift to 40-pound wooden skid or pallet.
  • Ability to travel throughout facility as required to conduct safety inspections.
  • Must be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
  • Must be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptions.
  • Must be able to use discretion and independent judgment as needed.
  • Must be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workers.

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This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.


Required Experience:

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