Heavy Equipment Operator
Hayden, AZ · On-site
Operating heavy equipment such as haul trucks, loaders, excavators, dozers, grader Water Trucks and ... A core value of ASARCO LLC is "Safety First." The Company is committed to help employees ...
3 Asarco Loader Operator Jobs Hiring Near You
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hayden, AZ · On-site
Operating heavy equipment such as haul trucks, loaders, excavators, dozers, grader Water Trucks and ... A core value of ASARCO LLC is "Safety First." The Company is committed to help employees ...
Concentrator Laborer
Kearny, AZ · On-site
$16 - $19.50/hr
Prior experience operating skid steers, loaders, or forklifts is a plus. * Basic mechanical ... A core value of ASARCO LLC is "Safety First." The Company is committed to help employees ...
Concentrator Laborer
Kearny, AZ · On-site
$16 - $19.50/hr
Prior experience operating skid steers, loaders, or forklifts is a plus. * Basic mechanical ... A core value of ASARCO LLC is "Safety First." The Company is committed to help employees ...
Mine Controller
Sahuarita, AZ · On-site
Ensure shift KPIs such as first load time, shovel hang time, and cycle efficiency are achieved ... Advocate for ASARCO's values by promoting a zero-harm mindset and supporting a workplace that is ...
Mine Controller
Sahuarita, AZ · On-site
Ensure shift KPIs such as first load time, shovel hang time, and cycle efficiency are achieved ... Advocate for ASARCO's values by promoting a zero-harm mindset and supporting a workplace that is ...
ASARCO Jobs Information
Do workers at ASARCO get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
91% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
91% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
Does ASARCO pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
47% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
47% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
At ASARCO, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
56% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
56% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Is the health insurance from ASARCO affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2026.
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2026.
Do people get paid time off at ASARCO?
Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
- 40% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 60% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
Do workers at ASARCO worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
Do ASARCO workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
93% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
93% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
How easy is it for ASARCO workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
80% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
80% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at ASARCO?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
38% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
38% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
Do ASARCO managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
93% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
93% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
Do jobs at ASARCO spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
38% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
38% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at ASARCO?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
69% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
69% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
Is working at ASARCO good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a bad place to work.
75% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
75% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at ASARCO feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
43% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
43% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at ASARCO get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
45% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
45% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
Is it stressful to work at ASARCO?
Most people feel stressed out here.
94% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
94% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at ASARCO enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
71% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
71% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at ASARCO recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
69% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
69% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at ASARCO?
Most people got enough training when they started.
71% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
71% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
Do people get support to advance at ASARCO?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
Do people think ASARCO’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
80% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
80% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how ASARCO is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
75% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
75% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
Posted 9 days ago
ASARCO rating
7.0
Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
22nd of 32 rated mining
Job description
Job Summary:
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery to support daily production while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and equipment care.
This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while following company policies and operating procedures.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Key Performance Expectations:
Physical Requirements:
Qualifications:
A core value of ASARCO LLC is "Safety First." The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.
ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.
ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage, and 401(k) plan with company match.
The Ray Mine is located 64 miles southeast of Phoenix and 70 miles northeast of Tucson. We have a robust carpool/vanpool program and encourage employees to participate. Employees save more than 50% of their commuting costs while reading, sleeping or just enjoying the view.
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery to support daily production while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and equipment care.
This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while following company policies and operating procedures.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Operating heavy equipment such as haul trucks, loaders, excavators, dozers, grader Water Trucks and Other Assigned Machinery
- Perform pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and promptly report defects or maintenance needs.
- Haul, stockpile and move material safely and efficiently.
- Follow all safety policies, operating procedures and environmental regulations.
- Report unsafe conditions, incidents or equipment damage immediately.
- Maintain accurate inspection cards and required documentation.
- Assist with other duties as assigned to support operational needs.
Key Performance Expectations:
- Demonstrate a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.
- Meet production and quality expectations.
- Operate equipment responsibly to minimize downtime and prevent damage.
- Maintain professionalism and dependability.
- Maintain a positive attitude while working as a part of the team.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit for extended periods while operating equipment.
- Ability to climb ladders and steps to enter/exit equipment safely.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Qualifications:
- Experience operating heavy equipment in mining construction, quarry or industrial environment preferred.
- Knowledge of safe equipment operating practices.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Valid driver's license required.
A core value of ASARCO LLC is "Safety First." The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.
ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.
ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage, and 401(k) plan with company match.
The Ray Mine is located 64 miles southeast of Phoenix and 70 miles northeast of Tucson. We have a robust carpool/vanpool program and encourage employees to participate. Employees save more than 50% of their commuting costs while reading, sleeping or just enjoying the view.
About ASARCO
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Industry
Coal, metals and minerals mining
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Sahuarita, AZ, US
Year founded
1899