Front-End Loader Operator, Frac Sand Plant

Job overview

The Front-End Loader Operator role is onsite in Von Ormy, TX, and pays $20 per hour. It is a full-time position with 12-hour shifts on a rotating four-days-on, four-days-off schedule; the rotation may include weekends and holidays. The operator supports Arepet Industries’ dry sand plant and loadout operation. The role safely moves sand through production and truck loadout, coordinating with the Scale Operator and plant personnel. It also helps maintain equipment and work areas and follows MSHA and company safety requirements to support safe, efficient plant operations.

What you'll do

• Safely operate a front-end loader during sand production and loadout
• load trucks with the correct type and amount of sand in coordination with the Scale Operator
• maneuver around trucks, stockpiles, equipment, and personnel
• complete pre-operational and workplace inspections and report defects or unsafe conditions
• perform routine loader care and basic preventive maintenance
• maintain stockpiles, hoppers, loading areas, and roadways
• assist with plant maintenance, cleanup, and housekeeping
• follow MSHA requirements, company safety policies, traffic procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and PPE rules
• participate in safety meetings, MSHA training, and cross-training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

front-end loader operator

von ormy tx

arepet industries

full-time

frac sand plant

heavy equipment

sand production

truck loadout

msha

safety-sensitive

12-hour shifts

4 days on/4 days off

equipment inspections

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental insurance, health insurance, paid time off, and vision insurance.

Why this role

Safety-sensitive work in an active MSHA-regulated industrial environment; previous front-end loader or comparable heavy-equipment operating experience is required.

About the employer

Arepet Industries, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Construction Sand and Gravel Mining. Sector: 21.