Covia
Covia responsibly provides mineral 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.
Dredge Operator (2nd Shift) Covia is looking for a dynamic 2nd shift
Dredge Operator
who will have a positive impact on the
Operations
team at its
Tuscaloosa, AL
location. As a Dredge Operator, you will mainly be responsible for the safe operation of our cutterhead dredge.
Key Accountabilities
Ensure Safety is the top priority. All activities are to be completed following MSHA regulations, Plant procedures, and Corporate Safety and Health policies.
Ensure compliance with quality procedures and standards.
Communicate with key personnel at shift change, daily.
Perform other job duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required.
Literacy in English, both verbally and written.
Previous experience within sand mining operations preferred, but not required.
Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment adequately.
Oral and written communication skills.
Swimming is a preferred skill to have.
Basic mechanical aptitude.
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 mineral solutions provider, and through the passion and commitment of our people, we enable customer success—ensuring a sustainable future for our company.
Core Values Expected From All Team Members
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.
Vacation + Paid Holidays.
Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long‑Term Care Insurances.
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, age, disability, or veteran status. The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Dredge Operator (2nd Shift) Covia is looking for a dynamic 2nd shift
Dredge Operator
who will have a positive impact on the
Operations
team at its
Tuscaloosa, AL
location. As a Dredge Operator, you will mainly be responsible for the safe operation of our cutterhead dredge.
Key Accountabilities
Ensure Safety is the top priority. All activities are to be completed following MSHA regulations, Plant procedures, and Corporate Safety and Health policies.
Ensure compliance with quality procedures and standards.
Communicate with key personnel at shift change, daily.
Perform other job duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required.
Literacy in English, both verbally and written.
Previous experience within sand mining operations preferred, but not required.
Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment adequately.
Oral and written communication skills.
Swimming is a preferred skill to have.
Basic mechanical aptitude.
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 mineral solutions provider, and through the passion and commitment of our people, we enable customer success—ensuring a sustainable future for our company.
Core Values Expected From All Team Members
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.
Vacation + Paid Holidays.
Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long‑Term Care Insurances.
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, age, disability, or veteran status. The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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