Traveling Excavator Operator: Decorative Rock Mining

Careermine; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock Pros USA is seeking a Traveling Excavator Operator to support decorative landscape rock mining operations across Arizona. You will operate a hydraulic excavator to recover decorative boulders, rip rap, oversized rock, and blasted material while maintaining safe practices and high production.

Success requires precision, strong machine control, and the ability to recover valuable material while protecting the equipment and crew. Travel to multiple Arizona quarry locations is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience operating hydraulic excavators in mining, quarry, aggregate, or heavy civil operations.
• Demonstrated experience recovering blasted rock, decorative boulders, rip rap, and oversized material.
• Experience removing overburden and developing quarry benches.
• Ability to safely scale quarry walls and recognize changing ground conditions.
• Strong understanding of excavation techniques and production mining practices.
• Proven commitment to equipment care, preventive maintenance, and daily inspections.
• Ability to identify and report mechanical concerns before they result in equipment failure.
• Excellent safety record and commitment to MSHA standards.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic excavators in active surface mining and quarry operations.
• Recover decorative boulders while minimizing damage to saleable material.
• Excavate and load blasted rock for processing.
• Remove overburden to expose mineable material.
• Recover rip rap and oversized rock for processing or sale.
• Scale quarry walls and remove loose or unstable material to maintain safe working conditions.
• Develop and maintain quarry benches, pit floors, and excavation areas.
• Shape excavation areas to maximize safe and efficient material recovery.
• Read changing ground conditions and adjust excavation techniques accordingly.
• Work safely around loaders, haul trucks, crushers, and other heavy equipment.
• Complete thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and immediately report maintenance concerns.
• Keep assigned equipment clean, organized, and operating at peak performance.
• Travel to multiple Arizona quarry locations as operational needs require.

Skills

5+ yrs excavator experience

Job description

Rock Pros USA is seeking a Traveling Excavator Operator to support decorative landscape rock mining operations across Arizona. You will operate a hydraulic excavator to recover decorative boulders, rip rap, oversized rock, and blasted material while maintaining safe practices and high production.

Success requires precision, strong machine control, and the ability to recover valuable material while protecting the equipment and crew. Travel to multiple Arizona quarry locations is required.