Underground & Surface Heavy Equipment Operator

Blue Moon Metals Inc.; Imlay (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Moon Metals Inc. in Imlay, Nevada seeks a safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operator to join the Projects team at the Springer Mine & Milling Complex.

The operator safely and efficiently runs mobile and heavy equipment used in underground and surface mining activities, including loading, hauling, material handling, road maintenance, and mine support. The role requires operating haul trucks, loaders, LHDs/scooptrams, forklifts, graders, dozers, excavators, and other equipment, following MSHA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience operating heavy equipment in underground mining or surface mining preferred.
• Demonstrated experience operating one or more types of heavy mobile equipment.
• Underground mining experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to safely operate equipment in confined spaces and changing ground and operating conditions.
• MSHA Part 48 training or previous mining experience preferred; training will be provided as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy mobile equipment, including haul trucks, loaders, LHDs/scooptrams, forklifts, graders, dozers, excavators, and other mine-support equipment.
• Perform loading, hauling, dumping, stockpiling, material handling, road maintenance, and other tasks as directed by leader.
• Follow mine plans, operating procedures, manufacturer recommendations, traffic-control requirements, and applicable MSHA regulations.
• Conduct thorough pre-operational inspections and immediately report equipment defects, damage, leaks, or unsafe conditions.
• Monitor ground conditions, equipment operating limits, traffic, pedestrians, and other hazards while operating equipment.
• Perform routine operator maintenance and checks, including fluids, tires/tracks, brakes, lights, alarms, and attachments.
• Properly secure, park, and maintain assigned equipment and work areas.
• Communicate equipment issues, hazards, changing conditions, and operational concerns to supervisors and maintenance personnel.
• Maintain effective radio communication and work cooperatively with Operations, Maintenance, Health and Safety, and other site personnel.
• Participate in safety meetings, training, inspections, emergency response activities, and other site initiatives.
• Follow all company safety, environmental, and operational procedures and maintain required PPE.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

MSHA training

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Blue Moon Metals Inc. in Imlay, Nevada seeks a safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operator to join the Projects team at the Springer Mine & Milling Complex.

The operator safely and efficiently runs mobile and heavy equipment used in underground and surface mining activities, including loading, hauling, material handling, road maintenance, and mine support. The role requires operating haul trucks, loaders, LHDs/scooptrams, forklifts, graders, dozers, excavators, and other equipment, following MSHA