Impactful Heavy Equipment Operator – Mining

Mariana Minerals; Moab (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariana Minerals is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support mine production with safe operation of loaders, dozers, excavators, graders, water trucks, and drill rigs. This full-time role is on-site and requires strong situational awareness and mechanical aptitude.

You will perform inspections, assist maintenance, and ensure adherence to MSHA standards in a dynamic mining environment. Team collaboration and a commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Understand and apply federal, state, local, and company safety rules.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to perform manual labor in varied conditions.
• Flexibility to train on additional machinery.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment including loaders, bulldozers, excavators, graders, water trucks, and blasthole drill rigs.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections and document results.
• Support maintenance with issue reporting and basic servicing.
• Work across mine areas and maintain clean, safe operating areas.
• Communicate shift handover notes for continuity.
• Follow MSHA, OSHA, and company safety procedures.

Skills

Safety & compliance

Team communication

Mechanical aptitude

Stamina for manual labor

Willingness to train on equipment

Driver's license

Education

MSHA Surface Miner Training

Job description

Mariana Minerals is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support mine production with safe operation of loaders, dozers, excavators, graders, water trucks, and drill rigs. This full-time role is on-site and requires strong situational awareness and mechanical aptitude.

You will perform inspections, assist maintenance, and ensure adherence to MSHA standards in a dynamic mining environment. Team collaboration and a commitment to safety are essential.