Transload Operator PA

Are you looking to join a company that is an innovative leader in proppant and logistics services? HC Minerals is a leading supplier of premium frac sand and logistics services to E&P companies, service companies and pressure pumping companies. Our fully integrated supply and service ranges from frac sand mining, logistics and sand storage.

We are searching for a Transload Operator to join our ambitious Smithfield, PA team.

What we offer:

  • Impact: Have the opportunity to make a significant impact on employee growth, talent development and opportunities.
  • Never a dull moment: We are looking for someone with a CAN-DO attitude and enjoys a fast pace environment!
  • Great place to work: We are a leader in the industry due to our exceptional service, high-quality products, and talented employees.
  • Safety First: We are proud to provide a safe work environment. Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and employees participate in a random drug testing to maintain the safety of our team members.
  • We offer a Full Benefits Package
    • Medical, Dental, Vision
    • Company-paid Life Insurance
    • Company-paid short and long term disability
    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) match
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Flexible Spending Account
    • Heath Savings Account
    • Paid holidays and PTO
    • and so much more

Our Transload Operators are responsible for the unloading of sand at facilities. Responsibilities include moving rail cars into position, monitoring flows, directing sand to appropriate truck or silo, and preparing empty cars for transit.

Essential Functions:

  1. Unload sand at transload facilities.
  2. Inspect, troubleshoot and repair equipment and carry out regular maintenance.
  3. Participate in the construction of facilities and installation of equipment.
  4. Assist as directed at transload facilities; observe use of equipment and observe railcar operations while in training.
  5. Report orally and in writing to supervisors; maintain records (i.e. daily reports and maintenance logs).
  6. Assist truck drivers with loading as needed.
  7. Keep facilities orderly and clean (including but not limited to removing spilled sand, clean spilled grease, oil and paint.)
  8. Additional tasks that may from time to time be assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

  1. High School Diploma or GED required

Experience & Skills:

  1. 6 months to 1 year work experience
  2. Self-motivated.
  3. Mechanical know-how and creativity. The Operator will have to make frequent and numerous repairs without assistance, and in all types of conditions.
  4. Ability to follow safety compliance procedures.
  5. Basic computer skills required
  6. Valid drivers license free of violations for the preceding 5 years.
  7. Ability to sit, stand, reach, lift 50 lbs. and manipulate heavy loads or levers.
  8. Ability to operate tractors and similar equipment.

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