Mining Talent Scout & Recruiter (Elko, NV)

Rangefront Mining Services; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Rangefront Mining Services is seeking a motivated Recruiter to support geology and mining staffing across exploration and production projects. You will identify, attract, and place geologists, core loggers, GIS staff, and field technicians to support client operations.

This role suits someone early in their recruiting career who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to specialize in mining and technical recruitment, located in Elko, NV, reporting to the Contract Labor Manager.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of recruiting or staffing experience.
• Experience with job boards, LinkedIn, and proactive outreach.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (Bullhorn preferred).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Interest in mining, geology, and field-based operations.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates via job boards, LinkedIn, university programs, and industry networks.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of geology, mining, and field-based talent.
• Participate in career fairs, campus events, and industry conferences to promote Rangefront opportunities.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with prospective candidates to support recurring and seasonal staffing needs.
• Conduct phone and virtual interviews to evaluate technical skills, field readiness, safety awareness, and culture fit.
• Review resumes for relevant experience in exploration, logging, mapping, sampling, or related mining tasks.
• Verify credentials, degrees, safety certifications, and field requirements as needed.
• Match qualified candidates to open roles based on skillset, experience, location, and client requirements.
• Coordinate pre-hire steps including background checks, drug screens, I-9/E-Verify, and documentation collection.
• Support onboarding activities such as safety orientation, PPE coordination, and site-specific requirements.
• Ensure all onboarding documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with internal and client standards.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.
• Provide clear information regarding role expectations, schedules, compensation, and project details.
• Ensure a positive experience for every candidate, reinforcing Rangefront’s professional and supportive culture.
• Maintain accurate records of all candidate activity in the ATS.
• Track hiring progress, submit updates to internal teams, and ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Support weekly reporting, hiring metrics, and documentation audits as needed.

Skills

Sourcing skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Multitasking

Industry interest

Tools

Bullhorn

Job description

Rangefront Mining Services is seeking a motivated Recruiter to support geology and mining staffing across exploration and production projects. You will identify, attract, and place geologists, core loggers, GIS staff, and field technicians to support client operations.

This role suits someone early in their recruiting career who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to specialize in mining and technical recruitment, located in Elko, NV, reporting to the Contract Labor Manager.