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Rio Tinto

Mine Technical Services Manager

Boron, CA · On-site

$146K - $201K/yr

Knowledge of the key drivers in the mining industry and should possess project management skills ... Mine operational experience achieved through management or supervision of a mine operations team.

Rio Tinto

Mine Operator D (Trainee)

Boron, CA · On-site

$29/hr

Mine Operations Operator D Opportunity to develop your career and work for a global company ... Current and valid state civil driver's license * Experience with Forklifts, industrial machinery ...

Rio Tinto

Mine Operator D (Trainee)

Boron, CA · On-site

$29/hr

Mine Operations Operator D * Opportunity to develop your career and work for a global company ... Current and valid state civil driver's license * Experience with Forklifts, industrial machinery ...

MP Materials Corp.

Mine / Crusher Operator

Mountain Pass, CA · On-site

$28.21 - $37.90/hr

The Mine/Crusher Operator position is responsible for safely operating and conducting maintenance ... Valid Drivers License to drive company vehicles on and off property. Desired Qualities: * Current ...

Commercial Tire Inc

OTR Mine Tire Technician

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Job Title: OTR Mine Tire Technician Reports to: Manager (or similar position) FLSA Status: Non ... Valid CDL license and Insurable Driving Record * 3 years of tire industry related experience * TIA ...

Commercial Tire Inc

OTR Mine Tire Technician

Shafter, CA · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Job Title: OTR Mine Tire Technician Reports to: Manager (or similar position) FLSA Status: Non ... Valid CDL license and Insurable Driving Record * 3 years of tire industry related experience * TIA ...

Commercial Tire Inc

OTR Mine Tire Technician

Clovis, CA · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Job Title: OTR Mine Tire Technician Reports to: Manager (or similar position) FLSA Status: Non ... Valid CDL license and Insurable Driving Record * 3 years of tire industry related experience * TIA ...

GOLDEN QUEEN MINING COMPANY LLC

Surveyor

Mojave, CA · On-site

$83K - $113K/yr

Through Golden Queen Mining Co., LLC, we operate a modern gold and silver open-pit, heap-leach mine ... Driver's license is required * High School diploma or GED What We Offer A competitive and ...

Careers at Teichert

Mining Engineer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

Updates and details existing mine plans for current operations. * Coordinates with Operation ... Valid Driver's License. * Current on all company required safety training. * Must possess advanced ...

APTIM

Truck Driver

Clearlake Oaks, CA · On-site

$35/hr

... Mine project in Clearlake Oaks, California. Openings may include construction laborers, licensed heavy-equipment operators, and licensed CDL truck drivers, and candidates must be able to work safely ...

Geo-Logic Associates

Field Technician

Grass Valley, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

... mine sites, public works construction sites, and other similar project sites. The work may include ... Possess a valid driver's license * Pass a pre-employment physical examination, including drug ...

Holliday Rock

Foreman Rock Plant

Upland, CA · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

They manage work crews within their area and oversee the daily operations of a mine, including ... • Driver record cannot contain any reckless driving offences, DUI's, leaving the scene of an ...

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How much do mine driver jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for mine driver in California is $88,015.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,600.00 and $107,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a mine driver?

Mine Drivers are skilled professionals responsible for operating heavy vehicles and machinery used to transport minerals, ore, equipment, or personnel within mining sites. They typically drive haul trucks, loaders, or other specialized vehicles in underground or open-pit mines. Mine Drivers must adhere to strict safety protocols and play a crucial role in ensuring efficient and safe operations within the mining industry.

What are some common challenges faced by mine drivers, and how can they be addressed on the job?

Mine Drivers often encounter challenges such as navigating confined underground spaces, maintaining safety protocols, and managing fatigue during long shifts. Effective communication with dispatchers and fellow workers is crucial to coordinate vehicle movements and avoid accidents. Regular training on equipment operation and safety procedures, along with strict adherence to scheduled breaks, helps minimize risks and ensures efficient workflow. Working as part of a close-knit team, Mine Drivers can support each other by promptly reporting hazards and participating in ongoing safety discussions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a mine driver, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mine Driver, you need a valid heavy vehicle license, knowledge of mining operations, and experience operating large mining trucks and equipment. Familiarity with fleet management systems, safety protocols, and sometimes certifications like MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) training are typically required. Strong attention to detail, situational awareness, and excellent communication help ensure safe and efficient operations in a team environment. These skills and qualifications are crucial for maintaining safety standards, minimizing accidents, and achieving productivity targets in challenging mining conditions.

What is the difference between Mine Driver vs Heavy Equipment Operator?

AspectMine DriverHeavy Equipment Operator
CertificationsCommercial Driver’s License (CDL), specific mining certificationsOperator certifications for specific machinery (e.g., bulldozers, excavators)
Work EnvironmentMining sites, underground or surface minesConstruction sites, mining, or industrial settings
Job DutiesTransporting mined materials within the site, operating dump trucksOperating various heavy machinery for excavation, loading, and site preparation

While both roles involve operating large vehicles and machinery in mining environments, Mine Drivers primarily focus on transporting materials within the mine using specialized trucks, whereas Heavy Equipment Operators handle a variety of machinery for excavation and site development. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Mine Driver job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 31% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,015 per year, or $42.3 per hour.

Mine Technical Services Manager

Boron, CA • On-site

Rio Tinto
Coal, Metals and Minerals Mining • 10K+ employees

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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$146K - $201K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Manager Mine Technical Services
  • Opportunity to develop your career and work for a global company on process improvement projects
  • Contribute to the success of Rio Tinto by applying your technical and professional expertise
  • A company with a world-class reputation for safety and performance.
  • The role is based in the Boron CA Area
  • For California based roles the expected annual salary range is $146,800 - $201,850

About the role
We are seeking a talented Manager to lead the Mine Technical Services group at our open-pit mine in Boron, CA. You will be responsible for the leadership and direction of a staff of engineers and technicians who provide technical and systems solutions to develop the mine plan and mining strategy.
This role is a great opportunity to lead an excellent technical team and contribute to the success of Rio Tinto.
Reporting to the Mine Manager you will:
  • Manages day to day and strategic direction of mine engineering including long-range and LOM (Life of Mine) planning, geology, hydrogeology, tailings and geotechnical functions
  • Creates an inclusive work environment and works with employees to ensure the work and behaviors of the team align with Company values.
  • Management and execution of mine development projects to improve safety, optimize assets, ensure the mine meets its annual production plans, and ensure the future expansion of mine operations.
  • Manages daily mine engineering functions with mine operations.
  • Plans and supervises the work of a staff of professional engineers and technicians to accomplish mine planning scenarios and analysis.
  • Reviews technical feasibility of proposed solutions to engineering problems and personally helps in solving difficult technical problems.
  • Optimizes the deployment of the technical workforce as priorities change by managing mine site and corporate requirements.
  • Oversees mine design, economic evaluation, cost estimating, productivity forecasting, equipment selection, and production scheduling on a wide range of studies from pre-scoping to feasibility studies.
  • Incorporates, investigates, and develops best practices in areas of property evaluation, mine engineering design and scheduling, and alternate mining technology.

What you'll bring
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
  • Robust and proven HSE record.
  • Engaging and inclusive leadership skills
  • Bachelor's degree minimum, preferably in mine engineering or geoscience.
  • 10 plus years' experience leading mine technical teams in a senior leadership role
  • Knowledge of the key drivers in the mining industry and should possess project management skills
  • Demonstrate skills in stakeholder management within an integrated operation
  • Ability to prepare clear communication in the form of presentations and present projects and annual production updates to senior management
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

It will also be beneficial if you have:
  • MBA or MSc in Finance
  • Mine operational experience achieved through management or supervision of a mine operations team.
  • PE License

What we offer
Be recognized 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
  • A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees
  • Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
  • Access top tier family-friendly health and medical programs and pension plan
  • Wellbeing benefits
  • Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
  • Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

About Rio Tinto
Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.
For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers - generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.
Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminum - the world's first to be certified "responsible" - helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe.
Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.
Where you'll be working
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.

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