Equipment Operator - Mining

Ledcor; Hawthorne (NV); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) matching

Daily Living Out Allowance (LOA)

Job summary

Ledcor is hiring for a role in Hawthorne, NV, responsible for operating heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, and excavators. Candidates should have experience in mining or construction environments and must have a valid MSHA certification.

The position offers steady work with rotating shifts, health and wellness benefits, and a 401(k) matching program. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and pass a pre-employment drug test.

Qualifications

• Experience operating dozers, loaders, excavators, and utility equipment preferred.
• Experience in mining, heavy civil, or construction environments is an asset.
• Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment including dozers, loaders, and excavators.
• Support loading, hauling, and dumping operations.
• Safely build and maintain access roads in rough terrain.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Ability to work independently

Communication skills

Education

Valid MSHA Part 48 certification

Job description

Run the gear. Move material. Get the job done right.

Locations: Hawthorne, NV

Essential Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment including dozers, loaders, excavators, haul trucks, water trucks, and support/utility equipment.
• Support loading, hauling, and dumping operations to keep production moving.
• Safely build and maintain pioneer and access roads in rough terrain.
• Load trucks efficiently and set up dumps to optimize cycle times.
• Complete pre‑trip inspections and daily Field Level Hazard Assessments.
• Maintain equipment and report any maintenance or repair needs.
• Communicate clearly with team members across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience operating dozers, loaders, excavators, graders, haul trucks, water trucks, and utility equipment preferred.
• Experience in mining, heavy civil, or construction environments is an asset.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid MSHA Part 48 (surface, metal/non‑metal) required.
• Must pass pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing.

Work Conditions

• Rotating shifts, 10–12 hour per day.
• Overtime paid after 40 hours.
• Steady, site‑based work with long‑term opportunities.
• Daily Living Out Allowance (LOA) if applicable.
• Health and wellness benefits, plus 401(k) matching.
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Ledcor participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

Adjustments will be provided as needed in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants should submit a request via email in advance.