Mine Operator D Trainee: Open-Pit Ops & Career Growth

Rio Tinto; California; On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-focused environment

Health programs

401(k) match

Share program

Paid time off

Job summary

Rio Tinto Borates in Boron, CA is seeking a Mine Operations Operator D to join our open pit mine and processing facilities. You will operate haul trucks, perform minor maintenance, and ensure equipment runs safely and efficiently in 12-hour day/night shifts under supervision of a Mine Supervisor.

You bring a safety-first mindset, a High School Diploma or GED, and experience with forklifts or industrial equipment, with strong teamwork in an outdoor mining environment; the role offers competitive

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work any schedule.
• Previous experience operating process/production equipment.
• Experience with forklifts, industrial machinery, dryers and agitated tanks.
• Some technical computer skills.
• Current and valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate haul trucks to haul ore, waste, gangue, or other specified material.
• Outdoors, 12-hour day/night shifts.
• Ensure production equipment is operating correctly.
• Conduct minor maintenance on equipment and wash/clean process equipment per standards.
• Prevent release of process materials to environment by monitoring and taking action.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Safety minded

Schedule flexibility

Technical computer skills

Driver's license

Team safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Industrial machinery

Dryers

Agitated tanks

Job description

Rio Tinto Borates in Boron, CA is seeking a Mine Operations Operator D to join our open pit mine and processing facilities. You will operate haul trucks, perform minor maintenance, and ensure equipment runs safely and efficiently in 12-hour day/night shifts under supervision of a Mine Supervisor.

You bring a safety-first mindset, a High School Diploma or GED, and experience with forklifts or industrial equipment, with strong teamwork in an outdoor mining environment; the role offers competitive