Open-Pit Mining Equipment Operator — Safety-Driven Role

Golden Queen Mining Company LLC; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

PPO and HMO health insurance plans

9 paid holidays

Vacation accruals

Job summary

Golden Queen Mining Co. LLC seeks an Equipment Operator for its Mojave-area site. You will operate a range of mining equipment, perform safety analyses before use, and support routine maintenance and site duties. This role requires strong safety practices and reliable teamwork.

You will report to the Mine Operations Supervisor and contribute to efficient earth-moving operations while ensuring compliance with MSHA and Cal-OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience operating large mining-related equipment.
• Effective communicator with strong safety culture.
• Able to read and understand equipment handbooks and guidelines.
• Must have driver's license and adhere to safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-shift and pre-operation safety analyses of mining equipment.
• Operate equipment for earth moving and road watering as needed (Komatsu fleet, haul trucks, loaders, shovels).
• Maintain and record equipment maintenance and operations data.
• Assist with manual labor tasks (shoveling dirt, fence repair).
• Adhere to MSHA and Cal-OSHA regulations related to equipment and road maintenance.

Skills

Safety-focused

Results-driven

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Tools

Komatsu fleet

Haul Trucks

Front End Loaders

Shovels

Job description

Golden Queen Mining Co. LLC seeks an Equipment Operator for its Mojave-area site. You will operate a range of mining equipment, perform safety analyses before use, and support routine maintenance and site duties. This role requires strong safety practices and reliable teamwork.

You will report to the Mine Operations Supervisor and contribute to efficient earth-moving operations while ensuring compliance with MSHA and Cal-OSHA guidelines.