Equipment Operator - Mining

Ledcor; Luning (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Daily Living Out Allowance (LOA) if applicable

Job summary

Ledcor is hiring Equipment Operators in Nevada and Idaho to support our mining teams. As an operator, you will handle various types of heavy equipment and ensure safe, efficient work practices.

This includes operating dozers, excavators, and haul trucks, while maintaining equipment and adhering to job site safety protocols. We're seeking candidates with MSHA certification, offering competitive shifts, health benefits, and job security.

Qualifications

• Experience operating dozers, loaders, excavators, graders, and haul trucks preferred.
• Experience in mining, heavy civil, or construction environments is an asset.
• Valid MSHA Part 48 (surface, metal/non-metal) required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment.
• Support loading, hauling, and dumping operations.
• Safely build and maintain pioneer and access roads.
• Complete pre-trip inspections and daily hazard assessments.

Skills

Experience operating dozers

Experience operating loaders

Experience operating excavators

Experience in mining environments

Ability to work independently

Valid MSHA Part 48

Job description

Overview

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

Ledcor is hiring Equipment Operators for our mining teams in Nevada and Idaho. If you can run multiple pieces of equipment and take pride in safe, efficient work, this is your chance to join a solid crew and build a long‑term career.

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 and Benefits

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