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Rio Tinto

Operator

Bessemer City, NC · On-site

$16 - $21.25/hr

This is a great opportunity to work with fellow operators and management to achieve productions ... Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and ...

Stantec

Alaska Native Program Manager

Anchorage, AK · On-site

... operating procedures. * Communicate with leadership via monthly updates. * Ensure effective management of Indigenous sub-contractor relationships. Business Development * Collaborate with Indigenous ...

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Operator

Bessemer City, NC

$15.75 - $20.75/hr

About the role We are looking for a Packaging Operator who is responsible for operating carbonate ... Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and ...

Rio Tinto

Operator

Bessemer City, NC · On-site

$16 - $21.25/hr

About the role We are looking for an Operator who will be responsible for day-to-day operation of ... Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and ...

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Operator

Bessemer City, NC · On-site

$16 - $21.25/hr

About the role We are looking for a n Operator Mechanic who will be responsible for day-to-day ... Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and ...

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Operator

Bessemer City, NC

$16 - $21.25/hr

About the role We are looking for an Operator who will be responsible for day-to-day operation of ... Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and ...

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Packaging Operator

Bessemer City, NC

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

About the role We are looking for a Packaging Operator who is responsible for operating carbonate ... Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and ...

Pueblo County , CO

Equipment Operator

Pueblo, CO · On-site

$19.31 - $28.96/hr

Minimum of three years of heavy equipment operating experience in the road maintenance/road ... Labor Day -September 7th * Francis Xavier Cabrini Day - October 5th * Columbus Day / Indigenous ...

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An Indigenous Operator typically earns a high income through skilled work in resource extraction, such as mining or oil and gas operations, often earning around $5,000 or more weekly. These roles usually require specialized training, certifications, and experience in operating heavy machinery or working in remote environments. High-paying jobs without a degree often involve manual labor, technical skills, or certifications rather than formal college education.

What is the difference between Indigenous Operator vs Equipment Operator?

AspectIndigenous OperatorEquipment Operator
CredentialsTypically requires safety certifications, basic operating licenses, and sometimes Indigenous-specific trainingRequires equipment-specific licenses and safety certifications
Work EnvironmentOn-site in resource extraction, construction, or industrial settings, often in remote areasOn-site in construction, manufacturing, or industrial environments, often in urban or remote areas
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily employed in industries like mining, oil & gas, and construction within Indigenous communities or companiesUsed across various industries including construction, manufacturing, and logistics

Indigenous Operators and Equipment Operators share similar certifications and work environments, but Indigenous Operators often have additional cultural or community-specific training and work within industries emphasizing Indigenous employment. Both roles are essential for industrial operations, with Indigenous Operators focusing on community engagement and safety.

Infographic showing various Indigenous Operator job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, 38% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.
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Operator

Rio Tinto

Bessemer City, NC • On-site

$16 - $21.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Rio Tinto rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 29 rated mining

Job description

  • Join a leading global company
  • Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities
  • Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion

About the role
We are looking for an Operator who will be responsible for the operation of chemical processing equipment, packaging equipment, and material handling equipment.
This is a great opportunity to work with fellow operators and management to achieve productions goals in a safe and efficient manner.
Reporting to the Production Lead and working in a collaborative community, a challenging and exciting environment, you will:
  • Participates on the PERT team as an entry member.
  • Handles hazardous wastes during generation, transport, storage, or spill response activities.
  • Suppresses fires inside and outside of buildings.
  • Administers basic first aid.
  • Performs standard duties related to fire suppression, fire prevention, hazard spill response, emergency response, and rescue operations (PERT).
  • Completes all applicable permits and job walk-downs for Maintenance and Contractor work (i.e. Lockout/Tag-out, Safe Work, Confined Space Entry, Line Break, etc.).
  • Enters near miss or incident reports into SIMS database. Takes appropriate action to resolve then provides sufficient detail to enable root cause analysis through an incident investigation.

About you
  • A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
  • Technical diploma, associate degree, or certification in Chemical Process Technology, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Technology, or related field, strongly preferred.
  • 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience or an equivalent combination of the education criteria outlined above, and relevant manufacturing experience required.
  • Has the ability to operate multiple circuits.
  • Uses logic and appropriate methods to successfully troubleshoot and solve difficult problems.
  • Skilled in operating all area equipment and had the ability to run more than one unit at a time when required.

What we offer
  • Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.
  • A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
  • Competitive base salary is reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
  • Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
  • Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program.
  • Attractive share ownership plan.
  • Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
  • A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you're able to spend quality time with your new family.
  • Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life's challenges.

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
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

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