Skilled Mining Excavator Operator

Turner Mining Group; Bowmansville (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group is seeking an Excavator Operator to support mining operations at a Bowmansville, PA site. The role focuses on operating hydraulic excavators, loading and moving materials, and maintaining equipment safety and efficiency.

Candidates should have prior experience with excavators in mining or heavy construction, demonstrate precise control, and adhere to safety protocols while working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience operating hydraulic excavators in mining or heavy construction.
• Ability to operate excavators with precision and use attachments effectively.
• Strong commitment to safety regulations and best practices.
• Mechanical aptitude for routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness and depth perception.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic excavators to excavate, load, and transport materials at the mining site.
• Perform pre-operation inspections and routine maintenance checks for safety.
• Move materials such as overburden, ore, and waste rock and coordinate with team.
• Support production targets by excavating trenches, stockpiling, and shaping terrain.
• Maintain material quality by following procedures for stockpiling grades.

Skills

Hydraulic excavator operation

Safety compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Hand-eye coordination

Outdoor work

Tools

Excavator attachments

Job description

Turner Mining Group is seeking an Excavator Operator to support mining operations at a Bowmansville, PA site. The role focuses on operating hydraulic excavators, loading and moving materials, and maintaining equipment safety and efficiency.

Candidates should have prior experience with excavators in mining or heavy construction, demonstrate precise control, and adhere to safety protocols while working outdoors in varying weather conditions.