Heavy Equipment Operator — GPS-Guided Mining with Per-Diem

Turner Mining Group; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per-diem

Rotation support

Job summary

Turner Mining Group seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to support surface mining operations. You will drive excavators, haul trucks, dozers, and loaders to move material safely and on plan, with a focus on production targets and zero incidents.

Join a people-first crew with GPS-guided equipment, daily checks, and a commitment to training and upward mobility; travel between Midwest and regional projects with per-diem and rotation support.

Qualifications

• 3+ years operating excavators, haul trucks, or dozers in mining, quarry, or heavy civil environments with a proven production record.
• Valid CDL or ability to obtain one; MSHA Part 46/48 certification or willingness to complete immediately.
• Demonstrated ability to read grade stakes, mine plans, and use onboard GPS/laser systems to hit specs.
• Track record of zero preventable incidents and consistent pre-op/post-op documentation.
• Physical capability to work 10–12 hour shifts in all weather, climb equipment, and respond to changing site conditions.

Responsibilities

• Move 95%+ of assigned material volumes on schedule by operating excavators, haul trucks, dozers, and loaders to plan, adjusting in real time to ground conditions.
• Achieve zero lost-time incidents on your shift by executing pre-op inspections, following blast and haul protocols, and stopping work the moment something feels off.
• Maintain 90%+ equipment availability through daily checks, timely defect reporting, and partnership with mechanics to keep machines producing.
• Hit grade, slope, and pit-design specs within 2 inches on 90% of cuts by reading plans, using GPS/laser systems, and communicating with survey and supervisors.
• Reduce idle time and fuel waste 10% quarter-over-quarter by optimizing cycle times, spotting, and load factors without sacrificing safety or quality.
• Mentor one new or less-experienced operator per quarter so they independently run a full shift to standard within 60 days.

Skills

3+ years mining equipment operation

Ability to read grade stakes and mine-

Pre-op/post-op documentation

Education

MSHA Part 46/48 certification

Tools

GPS/laser systems

Job description

Turner Mining Group seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to support surface mining operations. You will drive excavators, haul trucks, dozers, and loaders to move material safely and on plan, with a focus on production targets and zero incidents.

Join a people-first crew with GPS-guided equipment, daily checks, and a commitment to training and upward mobility; travel between Midwest and regional projects with per-diem and rotation support.