Heavy Equipment Operator

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia’s market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders.

Covia is looking for a dynamic Heavy Equipment Operator who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Cleburne, TX location.

The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:

• Operate heavy equipment such as front‑end loaders, excavators, haul trucks, and dozers to move sand, overburden, and aggregate.


• Comply with applicable MSHA Regulations as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and procedures applying to the worker or person that are part of a safety and health management system for the site.


• Comply with provided instructions for safety and health of supervision at the site.


• Adhere to site procedures and instructions given by management.


• Load material into hoppers, trucks, and conveyors while maintaining proper feed rates.


• Perform daily equipment inspections and report mechanical issues promptly.


• Maintain clean, organized stockpiles and safe roadways throughout the plant.


• Assist with routine plant maintenance, cleanup, and other labor tasks as needed.


• Follow all safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and site traffic rules.


• Communicate with plant operators, supervisors, and team members to support smooth production flow.


•  Work in outdoor conditions including heat, cold, dust, and uneven terrain.

The successful candidate will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.


• Previous experience within mining operations (preferably sand).


• Prior exposure to an understanding of operational equipment in sand.


• Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment adequately with 5+ years of relevant experience.


• Demonstrated commitment to safety with previous experience in identifying and managing risks.


• Demonstrated experience contributing within a team of professionals to deliver set targets.

 Commitment to Our Culture

Our core values - Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage—guide our work every day and will help us achieve our vision: Covia is the leading minerals solutions provider, and through the passion and commitment of our people, we enable customer success—ensuring a sustainable future for our company.

All Covia Team Members are expected to:

• Live the Life-Saving Rules.


• Build high-performing work teams.


• Focus on customers.


• Demonstrate a growth mindset.


• Do the right thing, always.

 Benefits: 

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental


• 401K with Company Matching


• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays


• Disability Plans and Life / AD&D


• Employee Assistance Program

At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success.  Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality and respect within the workplace.  We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or military service or reserve or veteran status. 

The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.

An Equal Opportunity Employer 

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