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Equipment Operator

Mojave, CA ยท On-site

$24.19 - $49.41/hr

... Trona Pinnacles, Pacific Crest Trail, Sequoia National Forest, multiple beach venues and much more ... As an Equipment Operator, you report to the Mine Operations Supervisor. This is a safety sensitive ...

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How much do help trona mine jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for help trona mine in the United States is $67,007.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $76,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Help Trona Mine vs Trona Miner?

AspectHelp Trona MineTrona Miner
CredentialsBasic safety training, on-the-job trainingSame as Help Trona Mine, plus possible certifications
Work EnvironmentAssisting with various tasks in mining operationsOperating mining equipment, extracting trona ore
Employer & IndustryMining companies, industrial facilitiesMining companies, industrial facilities

Help Trona Mine roles typically involve assisting with mining tasks and require safety training, while Trona Miners focus on operating equipment and extracting ore. Both roles are essential in the trona mining industry and share similar work environments and employer types.

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Equipment Operator

$24.19 - $49.41/hr

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Description

Who We Are


Golden Queen Mining Co., LLC (the "Company") operates a gold and silver, open pit, heap leach operation on its Soledad Mountain property, located just outside the town of Mojave in Kern County in southern California. The Project uses conventional open pit mining methods and the cyanide heap leach and Merrill-Crowe processes to recover gold and silver from crushed, agglomerated ore.


Where We Are


Golden Queen Employees live in several surrounding communities such as Boron, California City, Lancaster, Mojave, Palmdale, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, Tehachapi, and Victorville.


Mojave is known as the city of "Golden Crossroads" because it is located at the nexus of the California Highways 14 and 58. These crossroads are a gateway to the destinations of commerce and tourism in the San Joaquin Valley, Mammoth, the Eastern Sierras, Las Vegas, the Eastern Mojave Desert, and the Los Angeles Basin.


Enjoy outdoor activities? Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy Murray Family Farms, Lori Brock Discovery Center, R/C Flying, EAA Chapters, Willow Springs International Raceway, Red Rock Canyon State Park, Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort, Mountain High Ski Resort, Mount Whitney, Santa Monica Pier, Saddleback Butte State Park, Trona Pinnacles, Pacific Crest Trail, Sequoia National Forest, multiple beach venues and much more!


Enjoy theme parks? Nearby theme parks include Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knott's Berry Farm, and Magic Mountain.


Enjoy the arts? Art enthusiasts will find local museums (historic, mining, and aerospace), the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, and California Poppy Festival.


Enjoy shopping? Nearby you can find several shopping venues such as the Antelope Valley Mall, Valley Plaza Mall, Westfield Mall, Glendale Galleria, Ontario Mills Mall and Outlets at Barstow.


Who You Are


You are self-motivated and have a strong safety culture. You enjoy driving and operating equipment for long periods of time. You enjoy working with a team to meet department and company goals.


As an Equipment Operator, you report to the Mine Operations Supervisor. This is a safety sensitive position.


What You Do

  • Perform pre-shift, and pre-operation, safety analysis of all the mining equipment at the site;
  • Operate various mining equipment at the project site performing earth moving and road watering duties as needed, such as:
    • Komatsu Mining Fleet
    • Haul Trucks (100-Ton Capacity)
    • Front End Loaders (6-yard bucket)
    • Shovels (19-yard bucket)
  • Operate all equipment in a safe manner;
  • Perform minor maintenance checks on the equipment such as fluid levels and belt quality;
  • At various times will be required to help with some manual labor functions to help maintain the site, i.e. shoveling dirt, fence mending, small rock movements;
  • Become knowledgeable of all MSHA and Cal-OSHA regulations related to equipment and road maintenance and
  • Maintain equipment maintenance and operations records.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

What You Bring

  • A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience operating large mining-related equipment;
  • An effective communicator;
  • Self-starter needing minimal oversight and direction;
  • Able to read and fully understand all equipment handbooks and guidelines
  • Able to analyze equipment gauges and warnings as needed
  • Adhere to safety policies and standards. We must abide by manufacturers limits on our equipment including an operator seat capacity of 350 lbs. or less.
  • Driver's license required

What We Offer


We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which includes the following:

  • 401K with Company Matching
  • PPO & HMO Health Insurance Plans
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Vacation Accruals

Notice to recruitment and/or staffing firms:


The Company will not pay any fees for recruitment activities related to the hiring of a candidate for any position unless a services agreement has been entered into between the recruitment and/or staffing firm.


Go to www.goldenqueenllc.com for information on the Company and the Project.