Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator – GPS-Guided Production

Turner-Mining-Group-LLC; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime

Per-diem

Job summary

Turner Mining Group is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to sit in the seat that moves the earth—driving production, protecting people, and turning mine plans into measurable tons moved. You will operate excavators, haul trucks, dozers, and loaders at active surface mines and quarries.

You will work with a tight crew under the Site Superintendent, using GPS guidance and pre-op inspections to hit safety and production targets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years operating excavators, haul trucks, or dozers in mining, quarry, or heavy civil environments with a proven production record.
• Valid CDL or ability to obtain one; MSHA Part 46/48 certification or willingness to complete immediately.
• Demonstrated ability to read grade stakes, mine plans, and use onboard GPS/laser systems to hit specs.
• Track record of zero preventable incidents and consistent pre-op/post-op documentation.
• Physical capability to work 10–12 hour shifts in all weather, climb equipment, and respond to changing site conditions.

Responsibilities

• Move 95%+ of assigned material volumes on schedule by operating excavators, haul trucks, dozers, and loaders to plan, adjusting in real time to ground conditions.
• Maintain 90%+ equipment availability through daily checks, timely defect reporting, and partnership with mechanics to keep machines producing.
• Hit grade, slope, and pit-design specs within 2 inches on 90% of cuts by reading plans, using GPS/laser systems, and communicating with survey and supervisors.
• Reduce idle time and fuel waste 10% quarter-over-quarter by optimizing cycle times, spotting, and load factors without sacrificing safety or quality.
• Mentor one new or less-experienced operator per quarter so they independently run a full shift to standard within 60 days.

Skills

3+ years operating heavy equipment

Safety-focused

Reading grade stakes/mines plans

Education

MSHA Part 46/48 certification

CDL (commercial driver's license)

Tools

GPS/laser systems

Job description

Turner Mining Group is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to sit in the seat that moves the earth—driving production, protecting people, and turning mine plans into measurable tons moved. You will operate excavators, haul trucks, dozers, and loaders at active surface mines and quarries.

You will work with a tight crew under the Site Superintendent, using GPS guidance and pre-op inspections to hit safety and production targets.