Pit Coordinator

Origin Mining Company, LLC; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Mining Company, LLC is seeking a Pit Coordinator to safely operate heavy equipment and manage stockpiles in a mining/processing setting. The role supports production by loading materials, inspecting equipment, and ensuring safe handling practices.

Responsibilities include working nights/weekends, keeping QAQC records, and coordinating with supervisors and maintenance staff to meet production goals while following safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken form.
• Experience operating dozers, loaders or heavy equipment preferred.
• Ability to work safely in variable terrain and weather conditions.
• Willingness to work overtime and rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate dozers, front-end loaders and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Build, maintain and manage stockpiles of raw materials and aggregates.
• Assist with mine plan execution and oversight during nights/weekends.
• Load haul trucks, hoppers, conveyors or processing equipment as required.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections on assigned equipment.
• Complete production logs and operational reports accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all safety policies.

Skills

Communication

Safety consciousness

Independent worker

Overtime availability

Rotating shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requires - Open Pit experience, valid DL, availability to work a rotating schedule.

The Pit Coordinator is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment, including dozers and loaders, to manage material stockpiles in an industrial, mining, aggregate, or processing environment. This position supports production operations by maintaining organized stockpiles, loading materials, conducting equipment inspections, and ensuring safe and efficient material handling practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with mine plan execution and oversight nights/weekends
• Drill QAQC record keeping
• Shift Summary and reporting
• Operate dozers, front-end loaders, and other heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Build, maintain, and manage stockpiles of raw materials, aggregate, ore, or other production materials.
• Load haul trucks, hoppers, conveyors, or processing equipment as required.
• Monitor stockpile conditions and material blending to ensure product consistency and operational efficiency.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections on assigned equipment.
• Report mechanical issues, equipment damage, or unsafe conditions promptly.
• Conduct routine housekeeping in work areas to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain awareness of surrounding equipment, personnel, and traffic patterns.
• Assist with general plant, yard, or site operations as needed.
• Complete required production logs, inspection forms, and operational reports accurately.
• Work effectively with supervisors, crusher control, maintenance personnel, and other operators to support operational goals.
• Highwall assessment and load quality

Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to communicate clearly both written and verbal
• Previous experience operating dozers, loaders, or other heavy equipment required.
• Ability to operate equipment safely in varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to identify equipment issues.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, rotating shifts, or holidays as needed.
• Maybe required to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation.

Physical Demands

To be eligible for this position, an individual must possess the following requirements to perform the essential job functions:

• Ability to sit, stand, climb, bend, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to safely enter and exit heavy equipment multiple times per shift.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments exposed to dust, noise, vibration, and changing weather conditions.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion
• Able to operate a telephone and mine phone/radio with sufficient voice and hearing to carry on a conversation for the purpose of communicating information, to management.
• Ability to hear sufficiently to distinguish various pitches of warning alarms.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds periodically.
• Must possess a valid Driver's license and be able to operate a light vehicle.