Heavy Equipment Operator - Mining & Earthmoving

Sawtooth Mining; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sawtooth Mining is seeking heavy equipment operators to join a team-oriented, safety-first environment in Winnemucca, Nevada. You will operate heavy earth-moving equipment and support daily maintenance, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance including MSHA standards.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of experience operating heavy off-road construction equipment. Rotating shifts and weekend work may be required due to mining operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; relevant experience may be substituted.
• Two years of experience operating heavy off-road construction equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy earth-moving equipment (dozers, excavators, loaders, mining trucks, scrapers).
• Startup/shutdown procedures and daily servicing of equipment.
• Operate within design tolerances using instrumentation gauges.
• Follow MSHA laws, company safety policies, and environmental regulations.
• Practice defensive driving and equipment operation.
• Work with other operators under traffic plans.
• Assist in water management, construction, labor, and maintenance activities.
• Assist maintenance with routine repairs.
• Keep supervisor informed of potential problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

GPS proficiency

Preventive maintenance

Safety awareness

Defensive driving

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years heavy equipment experience

Job description

Sawtooth Mining is seeking heavy equipment operators to join a team-oriented, safety-first environment in Winnemucca, Nevada. You will operate heavy earth-moving equipment and support daily maintenance, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance including MSHA standards.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of experience operating heavy off-road construction equipment. Rotating shifts and weekend work may be required due to mining operations.