1

Day Mining Driver Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Mining Engineer

Delta Junction, AK · On-site

$105K - $129K/yr

Current Driver's License. * Must pass a post offer physical and drug test, as well as a background ... Working a 15 day on, 13 day off rotating schedule up to 12.0 hours a day or more at a remote ...

... days and nights) to assist with training and production needs - The Production Miner will be self ... in mining / heavy industry preferred - Working knowledge of safety systems and processes ...

Mining Engineer

Delta Junction, AK · On-site

$105K - $129K/yr

Valid Driver's License * Display a clear commitment to safety, health and responsible environmental ... Working a 15 days on,13 days off at a remote campsite. Extreme conditions, including but not ...

Haul Truck Driver - Mining

Ely, NV · On-site

$27 - $30.50/hr

... days and nights) to assist with training and production needs - The Production Miner will be self ... in mining / heavy industry preferred - Working knowledge of safety systems and processes ...

Haul Truck Driver - Mining

Ely, NV · On-site

$27 - $30.50/hr

... days and nights) to assist with training and production needs - The Production Miner will be self ... in mining / heavy industry preferred - Working knowledge of safety systems and processes ...

Mining Engineer

Delta Junction, AK · On-site

$105K - $129K/yr

Valid Driver's License * Display a clear commitment to safety, health and responsible environmental ... Working a 15 days on,13 days off at a remote campsite. Extreme conditions, including but not ...

Equipment Operator - Mining

Ludlow, VT · On-site

$20 - $27.25/hr

Maintains a valid and insurable driving license * Available to travel on short notice to support ... The Equipment Operator must be flexible on shift schedules (days and nights) to assist with ...

Mining Equipment Operator

Eureka, NV · On-site

$18 - $24.75/hr

Maintains a valid and insurable driving license * Available to travel on short notice to support ... The Equipment Operator must be flexible on shift schedules (days and nights) to assist with ...

Mining Equipment Operator

Eureka, NV · On-site

$18 - $24.75/hr

Maintains a valid and insurable driving license * Available to travel on short notice to support ... The Equipment Operator must be flexible on shift schedules (days and nights) to assist with ...

Equipment Operator - Mining

Ludlow, VT

$20 - $27.25/hr

Maintains a valid and insurable driving license * Available to travel on short notice to support ... The Equipment Operator must be flexible on shift schedules (days and nights) to assist with ...

Mining Equipment Operator

Eureka, NV

$18 - $24.75/hr

Maintains a valid and insurable driving license * Available to travel on short notice to support ... The Equipment Operator must be flexible on shift schedules (days and nights) to assist with ...

Equipment Operator - Mining

Ludlow, VT · On-site

$20 - $27.25/hr

Maintains a valid and insurable driving license * Available to travel on short notice to support ... The Equipment Operator must be flexible on shift schedules (days and nights) to assist with ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

Day Mining Driver information

What is the difference between Day Mining Driver vs Heavy Equipment Operator?

AspectDay Mining DriverHeavy Equipment Operator
Required CertificationsCommercial Driver's License (CDL), safety trainingOperator certifications for specific machinery, safety training
Work EnvironmentMining sites, open-pit or undergroundConstruction sites, mining, or industrial settings
Job DutiesTransporting materials and personnel within mining sitesOperating heavy machinery like excavators, bulldozers
Industry UsageCommonly used in mining operationsUsed across construction, mining, and industrial sectors

Both roles involve working in mining environments and require safety certifications. The Day Mining Driver primarily focuses on transporting materials and personnel within mining sites, while Heavy Equipment Operators operate machinery like excavators and bulldozers. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the role that best matches their skills and certifications.

More about Day Mining Driver jobs

What cities are hiring for Day Mining Driver jobs?

Cities with the most Day Mining Driver job openings:

What are the most commonly searched types of Mining Driver jobs?

The most popular types of Mining Driver jobs are:

What states have the most Day Mining Driver jobs?

States with the most job openings for Day Mining Driver jobs include:

Infographic showing various Day Mining Driver job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Mining Engineer

Northern Star Pogo LLC

Delta Junction, AK • On-site

$105K - $129K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. Northern Star continues to invest in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world-class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness.

What do we offer?
- Vibrant hub of activity on site, with the ability to be part of successful and productive team
- Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.
- Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401k and paid leave.
- Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.

What’s the role?
The Mining Engineer reports to the Senior Mining Engineer, and is primarily accountable for providing, communicating, and implementing underground mine designs and schedules for Pogo Mine consistent with safe practices, government regulations, and production targets.

The specifics:

  • Generating and implementing underground drift and fill stope designs
  • Generating short- and medium-term production schedules
  • Presenting weekly production schedules to mine operations and geology departments
  • Establishing and monitoring mine ventilation network designs
  • Establishing and implementing paste backfill designs
  • Establishing and implementing ground control and support designs
  • Performing financial evaluations and cost analyses for operating and capital project justification
  • Identifying, communicating and assisting to resolve safety hazards
  • Performing other duties and projects as assigned
  • Other duties as required.


Qualifications Required

  • Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or another related field
  • Current Driver's License.
  • Must pass a post offer physical and drug test, as well as a background check.

Desired Experience & Competencies

  • Prefer two years of technical experience in underground mining or tunneling.
  • Prefer experience and/or training in VentSim, Deswick, MineVulcan or other mine design software package.
  • Knowledge of underground mining methods and appropriate planning techniques.
  • Display a clear commitment to safety, health and responsible environmental management
  • Good communication skills.
  • Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.

Working a 15 day on, 13 day off rotating schedule up to 12.0 hours a day or more at a remote campsite. Extreme conditions, including but not limited to extreme and changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.

Employees are required to stay on site at the company provided camp during the work rotation. Camp facilities provide dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms. Dormitory rooms have a land line phone, great Wi-Fi & cable TV. Cell service is available through Wi-Fi. The Company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.

Why join us?
When you join our Company, you join the Northern Star Team. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business.

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Commitment and recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Want to know more about Northern Star? Check out our website here: http://www.nsrltd.com/ or follow us on linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northern-star-resources-limited/

Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.

Candidates living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Delta and Tok regions will be given first consideration.

Due to the large volume of applications, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.