Turquoise Ridge - Underground Production Miner

Careermine; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Company-sponsored medical clinics

Employee share purchase program

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Underground Production Miner for the Turquoise Ridge Underground Operations in Winnemucca, NV. The role involves operating jumbo drills, loaders, mechanized bolters, and shotcrete equipment to support safe and efficient underground mining activities.

Ideal candidates have underground mining experience and a proven safety record. The job requires working a rotating schedule of nights and days and offers a comprehensive benefits package and career growth

Qualifications

• One year underground mining experience preferred.
• Previous heavy equipment operation experience preferred.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in an underground mining environment required.
• Stable, consistent work history required.
• Rotation of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

Responsibilities

• Operate Single and Two Boom Jumbo.
• Operate 6yd and 9yd loaders.
• Understand rock types and blasting procedures to minimize over-break.
• Operate mechanized bolter and shotcrete equipment.
• Handle explosives and load rounds safely and productively.
• Install utilities such as ventilation and air/water pipe.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the company.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Heavy equipment operation

Safety focus

Rotating schedule

Job description

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Underground Production Miner with our Turquoise Ridge Underground Operations department.

Responsibilities:

• Able to operate Single and Two Boom Jumbo
• Able to operate 6yd and 9yd Loaders
• Able to understand different rock types and drilling/blasting procedures to minimize over-break
• Able to operate mechanized bolter
• Able to operate shotcrete equipment
• Able to handle explosives and load rounds in a safe and productive manner
• Able to install utilities such as ventilation and air/water pipe
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time at the discretion of the company

Qualifications:

• One (1) year underground mining experience preferred
• Previous heavy equipment operation experience preferred
• Ability to work safely and effectively in an underground mining environment required
• Stable, consistent work history required
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job Identification 235785

Posting Date 2026-02-25

Job Schedule Full time

Job Category Mining

Locations Winnemucca, NV, United States