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Opportunity to develop your career and work for a global company

Contribute to the success of Rio Tinto by applying your technical and professional expertise

Join a company with a world class reputation for safety and a culture that supports inclusion and diversity Boron, CA

For California based roles the expected hourly rate is $29.00

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for Operators at our open pit Boron mine and processing facilities.

This is a great opportunity to join an operations team and contribute to the success of the Rio Tinto.

In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible.

Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

Reporting to a Mine Supervisor and working in a collaborative community, you will be:

• Operating haul trucks to haul ore, waste, gangue, or other specified material
• Outdoors, 12-hour day/night shifts
• Ensuring production equipment is operating correctly
• Conducting minor maintenance on equipment as needed also, washes and cleans process equipment according to prescribed standards
• Preventing the release of process material to the environment (air, water or soil) by monitoring the processes and taking corrective action as necessary
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work any schedule
• Previous experience operating process/production equipment
• Experience with Forklifts, industrial machinery, dryers and agitated tanks
• Some technical computer skills
• Current and valid state civil driver's license
• Experience with Forklifts, industrial machinery, dryers, and agitated tanks preferred

We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress, we provide:

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) matching program (company matched.35 per dollar up to 5% of your base pay)
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.

Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world's demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.

About Rio Tinto Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.