Full‑Cycle Mining Equipment Operator — Lead Path

Turner Mining Group; Kermit (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group is seeking a Mining Heavy Equipment Operator to support surface mining operations. You will run excavators, loaders, haul trucks and dozers to move rock safely and on schedule.

This role emphasizes safety, efficient cycle times, and clear shift documentation. You’ll work on a contract surface-mining crew alongside planning, maintenance, and blasting, with opportunities for advancement to lead operator or site supervision as projects scale.

Qualifications

• Proven seat time on heavy equipment in surface mining, quarry, or heavy civil earthmoving.
• Credentials required by the site and jurisdiction for the machines you will operate.
• Ability to read mine maps, grade stakes, and daily dig plans and execute them without constant direction.
• A consistent safety record and the judgment to stop work when conditions are unsafe.
• Clear radio communication and reliable shift documentation.
• Ability to climb in and out of equipment safely and work full shifts in pit conditions.

Responsibilities

• Run excavators, loaders, haul trucks, and dozers to meet daily production targets while holding bench, grade, and haul-road standards.
• Complete pre-shift inspections and report defects before they become downtime, keeping assigned equipment available for scheduled hours.
• Load and haul within payload and cycle-time limits so stockpiles, dumps, and processing stay fed without bottlenecks.
• Hold pit traffic rules, spotting protocols, and safe working distances with zero preventable incidents on your shift.
• Place overburden, ore, and aggregate to spec and flag delays immediately so drill, blast, and processing handoffs stay coordinated.
• Build and maintain ramps, roads, and dump areas to supervisor standards, cutting rework and keeping trucks moving.
• Close each shift with accurate production, fuel, and delay notes so the next crew starts informed.

Job description

Turner Mining Group is seeking a Mining Heavy Equipment Operator to support surface mining operations. You will run excavators, loaders, haul trucks and dozers to move rock safely and on schedule.

This role emphasizes safety, efficient cycle times, and clear shift documentation. You’ll work on a contract surface-mining crew alongside planning, maintenance, and blasting, with opportunities for advancement to lead operator or site supervision as projects scale.