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Luminant

Auxiliary Operator - Baldwin

Baldwin, IL · On-site

$38.33 - $39.08/hr

This is an entry level developmental position which receives technical guidance, training and ... a pit or other confined spaces. * Must successfully complete/pass POSS/MASS aptitude test

Vst

Auxiliary Operator - Baldwin

Baldwin, IL · On-site

$38.33 - $39.08/hr

This is an entry level developmental position which receives technical guidance, training and ... a pit or other confined spaces. * Must successfully complete/pass POSS/MASS aptitude test

Vistra Energy

Auxiliary Operator - Baldwin

Baldwin, IL · On-site

$38.33 - $39.08/hr

This is an entry level developmental position which receives technical guidance, training and ... a pit or other confined spaces. * Must successfully complete/pass POSS/MASS aptitude test

Vistra Corp.

Auxiliary Operator - Baldwin

Baldwin, IL · On-site

$38.33 - $39.08/hr

This is an entry level developmental position which receives technical guidance, training and ... a pit or other confined spaces. * Must successfully complete/pass POSS/MASS aptitude test

Boeing

Entry Level Quality System Specialist

Dallas, TX · On-site

$56K - $80K/yr

Entry Level Quality System Specialist Company: Boeing Distribution, Inc. Boeing Global Services ... operating Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) equipment, including forklift (stand-up & reach truck) and ...

Boeing

Entry Level Quality System Specialist

Dallas, TX · On-site

$56K - $80K/yr

Entry Level Quality System Specialist Company: Boeing Distribution, Inc. Boeing Global Services ... operating Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) equipment, including forklift (stand-up & reach truck) and ...

Kinross Gold Corporation

Process Operator

Elko, NV

$18.25 - $23.25/hr

Bald Mountain is an open-pit mine with a large estimated mineral resource in the largest private ... This is an entry-level position as a Process Operator and will include training opportunities up to ...

Southwire Company LLC

Operator, Assistant

Carrollton, GA · On-site

$20.95 - $22.29/hr

The Operator Assistant is an entry level role that may be responsible for operating the palletizer ... casting pit for leakage, foam, wheel, water issues, etc. Train on casting operation and furnace ...

Southwire Company LLC

Operator, Assistant

Carrollton, GA · On-site

$20.95 - $22.29/hr

The Operator Assistant is an entry level role that may be responsible for operating the palletizer ... casting pit for leakage, foam, wheel, water issues, etc. Train on casting operation and furnace ...

Southwire Company LLC

Operator, Assistant

Heflin, AL · On-site

$20.95 - $22.29/hr

The Operator Assistant is an entry level role that may be responsible for operating the palletizer ... casting pit for leakage, foam, wheel, water issues, etc. Train on casting operation and furnace ...

Southwire Company LLC

Operator, Assistant

Heflin, AL · On-site

$20.95 - $22.29/hr

The Operator Assistant is an entry level role that may be responsible for operating the palletizer ... casting pit for leakage, foam, wheel, water issues, etc. Train on casting operation and furnace ...

Yarzin Sella

Dish Machine Operator (DMO)

Rosemount, MN · On-site

$18/hr

... entry level kitchen tasks as assigned by the team. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job ... pit. ● Monitor and report any functional or mechanical problems immediately. ● Clean and ...

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As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level pit operator in the United States is $17.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Pit Operator vs Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator?

AspectEntry Level Pit OperatorEntry Level Heavy Equipment Operator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, safety training, possibly certificationHigh school diploma, safety training, certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentMining sites, pits, or quarriesConstruction sites, mining, or industrial settings
Employer & Industry UsageMining companies, quarry operatorsConstruction firms, mining companies, infrastructure projects
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level mining rolesLearning about entry-level equipment operation

Entry Level Pit Operators and Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operators often share similar credentials and work environments, especially in mining and construction industries. While both roles require safety training and certifications, Pit Operators focus specifically on operating equipment within pits or quarries, whereas Heavy Equipment Operators may work across various construction and industrial sites. The choice depends on the industry and specific job responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Pit Operator job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 32% Full Time, 66% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,327 per year, or $17.5 per hour.

Heavy Equipment Operator - Vest & El Dorado - Kermit, TX (West Texas)

Iron Oak Energy Solutions

Kermit, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Company Overview
Iron 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.
Position 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.
Essential Functions
  • Perform duties safely and responsibly while always observing all safety and health rules.
  • Completes pre-shift inspections and JSA's, and interfaces with relief operator for any updates, instructions, and changes
  • Report any and all unsafe mechanical conditions to the Pit Foreman and/or Supervisor
  • Proactively maintain good housekeeping practices and preventive maintenance practices on equipment
  • Strictly follow all rules of safe mine transportation as regulated by MSHA; Must follow all MSHA safety guidelines
  • Assists with general plant housekeeping including the clearing of waste sand accumulation

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Sufficient 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
  • Prefer entry-level to intermediate experience operating heavy off-road mobile equipment
  • Prefer prior experience or proficiency in operating equipment maintenance software such as Cat, Komatsu, JLG Genie, Bobcat, Tackehuchi and Grove
  • Prior experience with crane operations, software, and maintenance a plus
  • Must be able to perform basic mathematical equations and use basic hand tools, measuring tools, labor tools
  • Must have basic maintenance and undercarriage replacement experience on excavators, dozers and skid steer, telehandler, and man lift
  • Previous sand plant or oilfield experience is preferred
  • Must have effective communication skills; ability to speak, read, and have a working knowledge of the English language
  • Must have team player attitude with high-level of self-motivation requiring minimal supervision
  • Must be willing to work any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as nature of plant schedule may fluctuate
  • Must be able to work outdoors and be exposed to varying weather conditions (i.e.: heat, wet, cold, etc.)
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, pull and push
  • Must be able to wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment.
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
  • Must be authorized to work in the US and be at least 18 years of age

Job Benefits
Iron Oak Energy offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package for candidates when they join our team. Benefits enjoyed by members of our team include:
  • Competitive wage
  • Health, dental, vision and long-term disability insurance following 60-days of employment
  • 401(K) retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off

Disclaimers
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.
Iron Oak Energy Solutions 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.

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