Heavy Equipment Operator

Solidus Resources, LLC; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Solidus Resources, LLC, a U.S.-based gold development company, seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to join on-site operations at the Lovelock, NV mine. The role supports mining, material movement, stockpiling and road maintenance with a focus on safety and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities include operating hydraulic shovels, CAT loaders and graders, performing inspections, logging equipment data, and collaborating with supervisors and maintenance personnel to meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment operating experience, preferably in open-pit mining.
• Experience operating hydraulic shovels, CAT loaders, and graders is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy mining equipment including hydraulic shovels, CAT loaders, graders, and other equipment as assigned.
• Perform production activities such as loading, hauling support, stockpile management, and road maintenance.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and complete required equipment logbooks and reports.
• Maintain safe working distances and effective radio communication with dispatch and other operators.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, ground hazards, or equipment defects.
• Work as part of a team to achieve daily production and safety goals.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Open-pit mining

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAT training

Job description

Solidus Resources is a U.S.-based gold development company backed by Waterton Mining. The company is focused on advancing the Spring Valley Gold Project in Pershing County, Nevada, and specializes in taking high potential gold assets through late-stage development and into production. Solidus applies a technically rigorous, capital-disciplined approach to mine development, with a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, operational safety, and community engagement.

The Spring Valley Gold Project is located in the prolific Humboldt Range, an area with approximately 60 million ounces of gold endowment within a 50-mile radius. Envisioned as a long-life, low-cost open-pit, heap-leach operation, Spring Valley has a robust resource base and considerable exploration upside along a 7-mile strike length across the Black Ridge fault zone.

With a leadership team experienced in engineering, permitting, and large-scale project execution, Solidus Resources is advancing Spring Valley through feasibility, permitting, and construction, with a clear path toward operational readiness. The company’s goal is to responsibly unlock the value of U.S.-based gold assets while building a reputation for excellence in project delivery and sustainable development.
This position is located on-site at our mine in Lovelock, NV.

The Heavy Equipment Operator safely and efficiently operates heavy mobile equipment in an open-pit gold mining environment to support mining, material movement, stockpiling, and road maintenance activities. The role includes conducting pre-operational inspections, reporting hazards and equipment issues, performing basic troubleshooting, and working with supervisors, dispatch, maintenance, and other operators to achieve production targets while maintaining high standards of safety, environmental stewardship, and equipment care.

Job Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy mining equipment including hydraulic shovels, D9-D11 dozers, front-end loaders (CAT 985, 988, 994, 995 or equivalent), graders (CAT 14, 16, 24 or equivalent), and other equipment as assigned.
• Perform production activities including loading, hauling support, stockpile management, road construction and maintenance, waste movement, and pit clean-up.
• Operate equipment in accordance with company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), mine plans, and supervisor instructions.
• Conduct and document thorough pre-operational inspections and complete required equipment logbooks and operating reports.
• Continuously monitor equipment performance, gauges, warning systems, and operating conditions during each shift.
• Identify, report, and where appropriate, correct unsafe conditions, ground hazards, road deficiencies, or equipment defects.
• Maintain safe working distances and effective radio communication with dispatch, supervisors, and other equipment operators.
• Assist in building and maintaining haul roads, berms, dumps, stockpiles, and other mine infrastructure as required.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and assist maintenance personnel with inspections and minor repairs when appropriate.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure equipment is left in a safe operating condition at shift change.
• Comply with all health, safety, environmental, and operational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Work effectively as part of a team to achieve daily production and operational goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment operating experience, preferably in an open-pit mining environment.
• Experience operating one or more of the following:
• Hydraulic shovels
• CAT 985/988/994/995 front-end loaders
• CAT 14/16/24 graders
• Hydraulic shovel experience is considered an asset
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Heavy equipment operator training and/or manufacturer certifications (e.g., CAT) are considered an asset.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and the ability to operate safely in an active mining environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to complete pre-operational inspections and identify equipment deficiencies.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and meet the physical demands of the role.