Job Information
Turner Mining Group Heavy Equipment Operator in Leadville, Colorado
What You Will Do
As a Heavy Equipment Operator working through Turner Staffing Group, you will support mining production and site operations by safely operating mobile equipment and performing surface maintenance activities. Responsibilities include:
Operating heavy equipment to support production, including dewatering, material delivery, berm maintenance, and surface upkeep
Operating equipment that may include haul trucks, water trucks, rubber-tire and track dozers, excavators, motor graders, and front-end loaders
Assisting with the training and mentoring of other equipment operators as needed
Maintaining awareness of assigned work areas and identifying potential hazards
Following required operating procedures, including start-up and shutdown, parking, mounting and dismounting, Lock-Out/Tag-Out/Try-Out (LOTOTO), emergency response, fire procedures, working around ground personnel, and Blue Stake requirements
Performing duties such as road construction, stockpile management, road surface maintenance, building and maintaining berms, loading trucks, and trenching
Understanding equipment components and operating practices that minimize wear and damage
Supporting operations through activities such as barricading shovels and assisting with power cable moves
Completing pre-shift equipment inspections
Communicating via two-way radio or computerized dispatch systems
Performing minor maintenance activities as required
Completing additional duties as assigned to support site operations
What You Bring
Minimum of two (2) years of mobile heavy equipment operating experience
Demonstrated completion of required academic and practical competencies
Ability to apply technical knowledge and operating skills in a production environment
Ability to pass written and/or practical assessments related to skills, knowledge, and safety, as required
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or GED