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Turner Mining Group

Excavator Operator - Mining

Kermit, TX · On-site

$21.50 - $28.25/hr

Turner Mining Group Heavy Equipment Operator Do you love mining? Do you think differently? Are you ... Operating heavy equipment including blade, excavators, dozers, haul trucks, and other machines

Turner Mining Group

Excavator Operator - Mining

Kermit, TX · On-site

$21.50 - $28.25/hr

Turner Mining Group - Heavy Equipment Operator Do you love mining? Do you think differently? Are ... Operating heavy equipment including blade, excavators, dozers, haul trucks, and other machines

Turner Mining Group

Excavator Operator

Bowmansville, PA · On-site

$21.50 - $28.50/hr

We are proud to partner with a reputable mining company located in Bowmansville, Pennsylvania. Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Excavator Operator to join their team and contribute to ...

Turner Mining Group

Excavator Operator

Bowmansville, PA · On-site

$21.50 - $28.50/hr

We are proud to partner with a reputable mining company located in Bowmansville, Pennsylvania. Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Excavator Operator to join their team and contribute to ...

Turner Staffing Group

Excavator Operator

Kershaw, SC · On-site

$20.25 - $27/hr

We are proud to partner with a reputable mining company located in Kershaw, South Carolina. Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Excavator Operator to join their team and contribute to ...

Globe Metallurgical

Excavator Operator

Wallace, SC · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

Proven experience as an excavator operator or in a similar role within the mining, construction, or ... related industry. * Valid certification to operate heavy machinery. * Strong understanding of ...

Turner Mining Group

Dozer Operator - Mining

Ludlow, VT · On-site

Operating heavy equipment including loaders, scrapers, blade, excavators, dozers, haul trucks, and other pieces of heavy equipment in a production environment * Performing all pre-shift inspections ...

Turner Mining Group

Dozer Operator - Mining

Ludlow, VT · On-site

$24 - $30/hr

Operating heavy equipment including loaders, scrapers, blade, excavators, dozers, haul trucks, and other pieces of heavy equipment in a production environment * Performing all pre-shift inspections ...

BHI

Heavy Equipment Operator (Excavator)

Boise, ID · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

H. Inc. of Vernal, UT is looking to hire several full-time Excavator Operators to work in various civil construction settings while adhering to all current safety standards. Are you a skilled ...

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How much do full time excavator operator mining jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time excavator operator mining in the United States is $26.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much do full time excavator operator mining earn?

Full-time excavator operators in mining typically earn between $25 and $40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and certifications. Annual salaries often range from $50,000 to $80,000, with higher wages for those with specialized skills or operating large equipment.

What is the difference between Full Time Excavator Operator Mining vs Full Time Bulldozer Operator Mining?

AspectFull Time Excavator Operator MiningFull Time Bulldozer Operator Mining
CertificationsHeavy equipment operation licenses, specific to excavatorsHeavy equipment operation licenses, specific to bulldozers
Work EnvironmentOperating excavators in open-pit mining, trenching, and material handlingOperating bulldozers for land clearing, grading, and site preparation
Industry UsageCommonly used in excavation, loading, and material movementUsed for land clearing, grading, and site leveling

While both roles involve heavy equipment operation in mining, excavator operators focus on digging, lifting, and material handling with excavators, whereas bulldozer operators primarily perform land clearing and grading tasks. The certifications, work environments, and industry applications overlap but serve different operational needs.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Excavator Operator Mining job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 27% Locum Tenens, 69% Full Time, 1% Contract, and 3% Summer. Highlights an 10% Physical, and 90% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $54,408 per year, or $26.2 per hour.

Excavator Operator - Mining

Turner Mining Group

Kermit, TX

$21.50 - $28.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Turner Mining Group - Heavy Equipment Operator

Do you love mining? Do you think differently? Are you ready to define the future of this industry?

We've been waiting for you! Turner Mining Group is committed to changing the way mining companies do business. We develop our people. We partner with our clients. We believe in win, win, win.

We are looking for a dynamic and talented mining Heavy Equipment Operators for our fast-growing, forward thinking mining services company headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana with our Operations team headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Turner Mining Group is seeking an energetic mining professionals who can leverage their mining knowledge to expand upon our fast-growing business, creating best practices for equipment operations to ensure profitable operations.

You

You want to work for a services company that is rapidly changing the way the largest materials producers do business. You are motivated by solving problems and partnering with our clients and suppliers. You want to work with great people and enjoy being a part of a strong team. You are a knowledgeable Operator who is not afraid to jump into every detail. You want to be in a place where continuous learning and growth is the norm. You are adaptable and able to juggle multiple initiatives concurrently.

Responsibilities:

  • Operating heavy equipment including blade, excavators, dozers, haul trucks, and other machines
  • Performing all pre-shift inspections, some basic maintenance and upkeep
  • Working with teammates on crew to maximize production while always maintaining our safety rules and regulations.

Requirements:

  • Safety oriented, awareness of everyone and everything that is around you
  • Strong work ethic
  • Willingness to learn
  • Ability to be flexible and to adapt
  • Experience with heavy equipment
  • Preferred to have MSHA training

Benefits:

    Turner Mining Group offers a competitive salary, an excellent work culture, career advancement opportunities. Our team offers a benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and a 401k with company match.

    At Turner Mining Group, we encourage and celebrate an inclusive environment for all employees and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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