HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | HAUL TRUCK OPERATOR | MINING EQUIPMENT

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | HAUL TRUCK OPERATOR | MINING EQUIPMENT

Location: Yavapai County – 100 miles NW of Phoenix
Pay: $23.00 – $31.00 per hour
Annual Bonus: $8500

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Full Time | Direct Hire | Permanent Placement (Day 1 on company payroll receiving company benefits*)

Quick Job Details

Position: Heavy Equipment Operator / Haul Truck Operator
Location: Yavapai County – 100 miles NW of Phoenix
Pay: $23.00 – $31.00 per hour + Annual Bonus: $8500
Experience Required: 6+ months heavy equipment operation
Industry: Mining / Industrial Operations
Equipment: Haul trucks, dozers, loaders, excavators, graders
Housing: Subsidized housing may be available

Job Summary

A large mining operation in Bagdad, Arizona is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator / Haul Truck Operator to support tailings & production operations. Operators will operate haul trucks, water trucks, dozers, excavators, motor graders, loaders & other heavy mobile mining equipment used for material hauling, road maintenance & site support.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience as a heavy equipment operator, haul truck operator, construction equipment operator or mining equipment operator.

Key Responsibilities

Operate heavy mining equipment including haul trucks, water trucks, dozers, excavators, motor graders & front-end loaders
Perform material hauling, stockpile management & site support activities
Assist with dewatering, trenching, materials delivery & surface maintenance
Support road construction, road surface maintenance & berm building
Conduct pre-shift equipment inspections to ensure safe operation
Follow site safety procedures including Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTOTO)
Communicate with dispatch using two-way radio or computer dispatch systems
Assist with operational support activities such as barricading equipment & assisting with power cable moves
Perform minor equipment maintenance when required
Assist with training or mentoring other equipment operators when needed
Remain aware of changing work conditions & potential site hazards

Equipment Operated

Operators may operate the following mining & heavy equipment:

Haul Trucks
Water Trucks
Track Dozers
Rubber Tire Dozers
Excavators
Front-End Loaders
Motor Graders

Minimum Qualifications

6+ months of heavy equipment operating experience
Experience operating haul trucks, loaders, dozers, excavators, graders or similar mobile equipment
Ability to pass required skills & safety assessments

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
Experience in mining, construction, quarry or industrial equipment operation

Work Location

Bagdad, Arizona (approximately 100 miles northwest of Phoenix)
This small mining community offers amenities including fitness center, golf course & aquatic center. Subsidized housing may be available.

Additional Search Keywords

Heavy Equipment Operator Haul Truck Operator Mining Equipment Operator Dozer Operator Loader Operator Excavator Operator Motor Grader Operator Construction Equipment Operator Mine Equipment Operator

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APPLY TODAY to be considered for this Heavy Equipment Operator / Haul Truck Operator opportunity. Qualified candidates may be contacted quickly for next steps.

Pay: $23.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement

Application Question(s):

Which of the following heavy equipment have you operated professionally for 6+ months: excavators, dozers, loaders, haul trucks, motor graders, water trucks)?
Of the following with which are you familiar: LOTOTO, pre-shift inspections, start-up/shut-down procedures, and Blue Stake?
Which of the following operational tasks have you performed: trenching, road/berm construction, stockpile management, or loading trucks?
Have you used two-way radios or computer dispatch systems to communicate with ground personnel?
Are you comfortable with outdoor, physically demanding work and traveling to different job sites if required?
Will you be able to PASS a BACKGROUND - Not Currently on Probation; have a Valid Driver’s License; No Felonies in last 7-10YS; No Misdemeanors in last 3-5Ys; No DUI/DWIs in last 3-5Ys & No Drug Convictions in last 5-10Ys?
Will you be able to pass a Hair Follicle Drug Test?

Work Location: On the road

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