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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 ... Operating heavy equipment including blade, excavators, dozers, haul trucks, and other machines

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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

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Turner Mining 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 ...

Turner Mining 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 ...

Turner Mining Group

Excavator Operator

Kershaw, SC

$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 ...

Turner Mining 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 ...

Turner Mining Group

Excavator Operator

Pottsville, PA · On-site

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

We are proud to partner with a reputable mining company located in Pottsville, 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 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 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 ...

Globe Metallurgical

Excavator Operator

Wallace, SC · On-site

$19.50 - $25.75/hr

Safely and efficiently operate excavators CAT 336, 340, 350, 352, and other heavy machinery for mining and moving earth, minerals, and other materials. * Site Preparation: Perform tasks related to ...

Globe Metallurgical

Excavator Operator

Wallace, SC · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

Safely and efficiently operate excavators CAT 336, 340, 350, 352, and other heavy machinery for mining and moving earth, minerals, and other materials. * Site Preparation: Perform tasks related to ...

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.

Excavator Operator

Boise, ID · On-site

$21.50 - $28.25/hr

Key Highlights: • Operate large production excavators to efficiently load haul trucks and maintain project production goals • Perform mass excavation and rock excavation in heavy civil, mining ...

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Ferroglobe PLC

Excavator Operator

Wallace, SC · On-site

$19.50 - $25.75/hr

Safely and efficiently operate excavators CAT 336, 340, 350, 352, and other heavy machinery for mining and moving earth, minerals, and other materials. * Site Preparation: Perform tasks related to ...

Pierce Pacific

Design Draftsman Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

$55K/yr

... mining, excavating and demolition machines. We work closely with OEMs like Caterpillar, John Deere, Linkbelt, etc. This is an on-site position.  Primary duties o Work closely with engineers on ...

Ledcor

Excavator Operator

Pahrump, NV · On-site

$22.50 - $29.75/hr

Excavator Operator You know how to run an excavator--and you deliver. We're looking for experienced ... Mining services reach across the lifespan of a mine, from facility construction, to full-scale ...

Ledcor Group

Excavator Operator

Elko, NV · On-site

$21.75 - $28.75/hr

You know how to run an excavator-and you deliver. We're looking for experienced Excavator Operators ... Mining services reach across the lifespan of a mine, from facility construction, to full-scale ...

Ledcor Group

Excavator Operator

Spring Creek, NV · On-site

$21.75 - $28.75/hr

You know how to run an excavator-and you deliver. We're looking for experienced Excavator Operators ... Mining services reach across the lifespan of a mine, from facility construction, to full-scale ...

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How much do mining excavator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for mining excavator 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.

What is the difference between Mining Excavator vs Heavy Equipment Operator?

AspectMining ExcavatorHeavy Equipment Operator
CertificationsOperator licenses, safety trainingOperator licenses, safety training
Work EnvironmentMining sites, open-pit or undergroundConstruction sites, mining, infrastructure projects
Industry UsagePrimarily in mining operationsConstruction, mining, agriculture

Mining Excavators are specialized heavy machinery used mainly in mining operations for digging and material handling. Heavy Equipment Operators have broader roles, operating various machinery across construction, mining, and other industries. While both require similar certifications and safety training, Mining Excavators focus specifically on excavation tasks within mining sites, whereas Heavy Equipment Operators work with multiple types of equipment in diverse environments.

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Infographic showing various Mining Excavator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 95% Full Time, and 3% Temporary. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,408 per year, or $26.2 per hour.
Excavator Operator - Mining

Excavator Operator - Mining

Turner Mining Group

Kermit, TX • On-site

$21.50 - $28.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 2 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.

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