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Mine Laborer Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Maintenance Planner

Cripple Creek, CO

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Plan, estimate, and identify the proper labor, services, and skills * Ensure contractors scheduled ... Mine site is located at elevations ranging from approximately 9,400 ft. to 10,600 ft. above sea ...

Equipment Operator

Florence, CO · On-site

$26 - $43/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... manual labor and plant housekeeping-tomaintainan elite operational environment. In addition to ... Operate all machinery in strict accordance with MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration ...

Equipment Operator

Florence, CO · On-site

$26 - $43/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... manual labor and plant housekeeping-to maintain an elite operational environment. In addition to ... Operate all machinery in strict accordance with MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration ...

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How much do mine laborer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for mine laborer in Colorado is $70,459.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,600.00 and $80,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by mine laborers during their daily work, and how are these challenges typically addressed?

Mine laborers often work in physically demanding and potentially hazardous environments, facing challenges such as confined spaces, dust, noise, and exposure to heavy machinery. To address these issues, strict safety protocols are enforced, including regular safety training, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and adherence to scheduled breaks. Teamwork and clear communication are also emphasized to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely. Many mining companies invest in continuous training programs and ergonomic tools to help reduce physical strain and improve overall safety for laborers.

What is a mine laborer?

Mine laborers are workers who perform a variety of manual tasks in mining operations, such as extracting minerals, loading and transporting materials, and maintaining mining equipment. They may work above or below ground, often in physically demanding and sometimes hazardous conditions. Mine laborers support the efficient and safe operation of mines by assisting skilled workers and ensuring mining sites are kept clean and operational. Training is typically provided on the job, although safety certifications may be required. The role is vital to the mining industry, as it ensures that daily operations run smoothly.

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

To thrive as a Mine Laborer, you generally need physical stamina, attention to safety, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with mining machinery, personal protective equipment (PPE), and sometimes completion of safety certification programs such as MSHA is crucial. Strong teamwork, communication, and reliability help individuals excel in demanding and hazardous environments. These skills and qualifications are vital for ensuring personal and team safety, maintaining productivity, and complying with industry regulations.

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Infographic showing various Mine Laborer job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,459 per year, or $33.9 per hour.

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago


Job description

Who Are We?


SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.


SSR's commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!


Job Description:

The Maintenance Planner plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our mobile and surface mining equipment. This role supports the strategic planning and execution of maintenance activities, directly impacting equipment availability, utilization, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). With maintenance comprising approximately 25% of the total operating budget, this role is key in driving effective resource allocation, cost control, and asset integrity across operations.

Day to Day:

  • Forecast long-term material requirements in conjunction with SCM

  • Forecast LOM maintenance requirements based on Planning forecasts

  • Prepare and issue long-range schedules, budgets, and forecasts

Planning

  • Plan, estimate, and prepare warehouse materials and major tools

  • Plan, estimate, and obtain procured materials and contracted services according to authorization limits

  • Plan, estimate, and identify the proper labor, services, and skills

  • Ensure contractors scheduled are properly Onboarding

  • Identify and prepare job procedures, workflows, and special work needs

  • Plan capacity for support equipment, logistics, manpower, and workshop space

  • Assist with the design, planning, and coordination of shutdowns

Scheduling

  • Prepare and align work planned work to schedule process.

  • Support schedule of proposed equipment downtime to resource availability

  • Facilitate weekly maintenance scheduling meetings

  • Attend daily/weekly meetings for feedback and adjustments

  • Organize staging of materials and tooling in line with the weekly plan

Identification

  • Capture all requests for work in the system (verbal, written, phone, etc.)

  • Maintain integrity of preventive maintenance triggers and job creation

  • Identify, capture, analyze, and act on condition monitoring data (oil, vibration, etc.)

  • Filter, prioritize, and arrange for the approval of work requests from all sources

  • Identify trends and repetitive issues within area of responsibility and create action plan

Data

  • Maintain a full and complete equipment register for work area (TCO)

  • Ensure accurate register and tracking of rotables and components

  • Maintain key standard jobs and part listings for all equipment

  • Ensure work history and completion information is captured electronically

Communications

  • Participate in LOM Meetings and quarterly forecasts

  • Act as critical contact for operations, materials, accounting, IT, etc. relating to maintenance

  • Interface with operations and maintenance to schedule equipment shutdowns

  • Communicate with Maintenance Supervisors to plan, estimate, and identify the proper labor, services, and skills

  • Communicate with cost center owners for approval of work requests

Financial

  • Participate in preparation and review of monthly/annual budget

  • Prepare quarterly forecast

  • Manage weekly, monthly, and quarterly spending according to budget

  • Facilitate monitoring, review, approval, and payment of suppliers

Leadership

  • Lead by example in all aspects of the vision, values, and social responsibility

  • Contribute to and take personal responsibility for all EH&S in work area

  • Support and contribute to key initiatives and continuous improvement

  • Comply with company policies and procedures, and applicable regulations

Is This You?

  • Technical experience in an applicable maintenance trade (5+ years)

  • Supervisory experience as a maintenance foreman (1+ years)

  • Experience in a related heavy industry (5+ years), or applicable experience in the mining industry (3+ years)

  • Experience with automated maintenance management systems (CMMS) (1+ years)

  • Strong understanding of maintenance, materials management, and operations

  • Organized, methodical, and disciplined work style

  • Direct, clear, and concise communication (written and oral)

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a very large network of people

  • Detailed experience with PC applications

  • High degree of interpersonal influence (without authority)

  • Solid understanding of resource management, cost management, and budgeting

  • Proven ability to balance day-to-day work with future projects

  • Willingness to train and develop others

  • Willingness to work with others to ensure a functional maintenance system

Working Conditions & Location:

  • Mine site is located at elevations ranging from approximately 9,400 ft. to 10,600 ft. above sea level. Workers in this position are routinely exposed to conditions at various work sites throughout this range of elevations.

  • Weather conditions can and do change frequently and can become severe at times.

  • Ability to complete work tasks while exposed to weather conditions / elevation.

  • Arrive at work site with appropriate gear suitable for weather conditions.

  • Able to work as a productive member of a team.

The summary provided is a basic outline of duties for the Maintenance Planner role and is not all-inclusive. For applicants residing in CO, the salary range for this role is $77,000 to $108,000. Benefits: 401(k); medical/dental/vision insurance; employee share purchase plan, PTO, and STI.

SSR Mining does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to SSR Mining in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where SSR Mining has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of SSR Mining and SSR Mining will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.