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Florida Canyon Mining, Inc.

Equipment Operator

Imlay, NV · On-site

$18.50 - $25.50/hr

... open pit mining operation. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Perform pre and post operation inspections on assigned equipment * Follow proper procedures for mobile equipment operation. * Maintain work area and ...

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Mining Engineer

Pryor, OK

Two to five years of experience as a Mining Engineer or Mining Manager in an open pit mining ... Preferred Heavy Industrial Experience * Cement/Lime * Mining * Aggregates Technical Skills * Mine ...

Turner Mining Group

Heavy Equipment Operator

Mojave, CA · On-site

$32 - $35/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator At Turner Mining Group, we make life better for the mining industry by ... Hit grade, slope, and pit-design specs within 2 inches on 90% of cuts by reading plans, using GPS ...

Turner Mining Group

Heavy Equipment Operator

Mojave, CA · On-site

$32 - $35/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator At Turner Mining Group, we make life better for the mining industry by ... Hit grade, slope, and pit-design specs within 2 inches on 90% of cuts by reading plans, using GPS ...

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Turner Mining Group

Heavy Equipment Operator

Mojave, CA · On-site

$32 - $35/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator At Turner Mining Group, we make life better for the mining industry by ... Hit grade, slope, and pit-design specs within 2 inches on 90% of cuts by reading plans, using GPS ...

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Equipment Operator

Imlay, NV • On-site

Florida Canyon Mining, Inc.
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$18.50 - $25.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Equipment Operator
Full Time
Manual Labor
Imlay, NV, US
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Mine Operations Supervisor, the Open Pit Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of haulage, support, or loading equipment, including drills, used in an open pit mining operation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Perform pre and post operation inspections on assigned equipment
  • Follow proper procedures for mobile equipment operation.
  • Maintain work area and equipment to ensure a clean and safe work environment.
  • Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required
  • 1 years’ experience operating mining equipment (surface), preferred.
  • Ability to operate a 2-way radio, required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, required.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds required
  • Ability to complete assigned tasks safely and efficiently with minimal supervision, required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, required.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform essential functions of the position, required,
Florida Canyon is an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce, and encourages applications from qualified candidates. Wherever possible, accommodations are made for qualified applicants with self-declared disabilities.

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