Superintendent, Mining

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Challis (ID); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Positive safety culture

Job summary

A construction company in Challis, ID, is seeking a Superintendent for its mining team. This role involves leading large-scale mining operations, ensuring safety and efficiency, and managing production schedules. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of supervisory experience in mining or earthworks, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to foster a positive work environment. Benefits include a competitive rewards package and opportunities for skill development.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of supervisory experience in mining operations or large-scale earthworks.
• Proven ability to manage production schedules.
• Strong problem-solving skills for operational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Supervise mining and earthworks operations.
• Maintain operational performance and optimize resources.
• Enforce site safety protocols and compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience in mining operations

Production schedule management

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Location: Challis, ID, United States
Date Posted: Feb 9, 2026
Job ID: R27405
Job Status: Full-Time

Description

As a Superintendent with Ledcor’s Mining team, you will provide frontline leadership for large‑scale mining and earthworks operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality execution across your assigned shift or area. You’ll oversee mining crews and equipment fleets, coordinate daily production plans, monitor output, and ensure all activities align with mine plans, operating procedures, schedules, and cost objectives.

In this role, you’ll be the on‑site operational lead—driving production strategies, optimizing work methods, troubleshooting issues in the field, and supporting a productive, engaged workforce. You’ll also foster strong working relationships with clients, mine engineers, maintenance teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and fellow site staff to maintain a collaborative, solutions‑focused work environment.

We are committed to the long‑term success and well‑being of our employees.

Come and join our Mining team today!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Supervise all aspects of mining and earthworks operations, ensuring compliance with mine plans, shift instructions, safety standards, and company policies
• Maintain high‑quality operational performance while optimizing equipment utilization, labor efficiency, and material resources
• Enforce site safety protocols that meet or exceed corporate, client, and regulatory mining requirements
• Monitor, analyze, and update production schedules to meet daily, weekly, and long‑range mine targets
• Review supplier and subcontractor invoices for accuracy and report discrepancies
• Hire, develop, and manage hourly mine‑site employees in coordination with the Project Manager
• Prepare and process production changes, field adjustments, or scope modifications with client representatives as needed
• Lead planning meetings with Maintenance and Operations teams to ensure equipment readiness, fleet availability, and operational continuity

Qualifications:

• 5–10 years of supervisory experience in mining operations or large‑scale earthworks, preferably in an active mine environment
• Proven ability to manage production schedules and adjust plans based on changing ground, weather, or equipment conditions
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to develop practical, safe solutions to complex operational challenges
• Highly effective communicator who can tailor messaging to operators, engineers, clients, and leadership teams
• Collaborative leader who builds teamwork, accountability, and a positive safety culture
• Willingness to travel and remain on site for the duration of mine projects

Working Conditions:

• Site‑based role
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position, including sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 75 pounds), and working in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, extreme cold)
• Ability to work a non‑traditional mining schedule, which may include nights, weekends, and rotational shifts

Additional Information

Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining services reach across the lifespan of a mine, from facility construction, to full‑scale contract mining of coal, minerals, or metals, all the way to mine reclamation. Our service offerings are vast—as are the projects we work on.

Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well‑being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Ledcor participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Link to: https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify