Equipment Operator - Mining

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Lovelock (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) matching

Daily Living Out Allowance (LOA)

Job summary

Ledcor Construction, Inc. is seeking a skilled operator for heavy equipment in Lovelock, NV. The role involves operating various machines, supporting operational tasks, and ensuring workplace safety.

Candidates should have experience in mining or construction environments and hold a valid MSHA certification. The position provides opportunities for long-term work and includes health benefits and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience operating dozers, loaders, and excavators.
• 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 effectively.
• Support loading, hauling, and dumping operations.
• Safely build and maintain access roads.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

MSHA Part 48 Certification

Tools

Dozers

Loaders

Excavators

Haul trucks

Water trucks

Job description

Description

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

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

Additional Information

Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining services reach across the lifespan of a mine, from facility construction, to full‑scale contract mining of coal, minerals, or metals, all the way to mine reclamation. Our service offerings are vast—as are the projects we work on.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well‑being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

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. E‑Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Link to: https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

7000 Coal Canyon Road, Lovelock, NV