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 Junction City, GA location. This position will primarily operate an end loader, but the operator must be capable of running additional equipment and performing general site duties as needed. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded, and flexible to assist where required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate end loader safely and efficiently (primary equipment)
• Operate excavator, dozer, and other heavy equipment as needed
• Perform site cleanup, material handling, and general labor duties
• Conduct basic equipment inspections and routine maintenance checks
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies
• Work closely with supervisors and other crew members to meet jobsite goals
• Complete other duties as necessary to support daily operations
• Cross training in other processes
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Prior experience operating heavy equipment (end loader required)
• Experience with excavator and dozer preferred
• Strong understanding of jobsite safety practices
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
• Valid driver’s license required
• MSHA certification a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb in and out of equipment safely
• Ability to work off shift hours as required
• Capable of working outdoors in varied conditions

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

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. 

Benefits:

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
• 401K with company matching
• Vacation + Paid Holidays
• Disability, Life / AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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