Operator
Mariana Minerals· Plant Operations
Moab, UTFull-timePosted 2w ago
About the role
The Heavy Equipment Operator supports mine production by safely and efficiently operating mobile heavy equipment, conducting inspections, maintaining safe working conditions, and ensuring MSHA and company compliance. Housing may be provided onsite.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate heavy equipment including loaders, bulldozers, excavators, graders, water trucks, and blasthole drill rigs.
- Work across all mine areas as needed, including active pits, dumps, haul roads, and process areas.
- Operate equipment to maximize productivity while minimizing downtime, fuel use, and wear.
- Perform and document accurate pre‑shift and post‑shift inspections on all assigned equipment.
- Conduct ground support tasks such as shoveling, spotting, barricading, and general labor when required.
- Assist maintenance personnel by communicating equipment issues, supporting troubleshooting, and performing basic servicing.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized operating areas.
- Follow MSHA, OSHA, and company safety procedures (lockout/tagout, hazard reporting, traffic rules).
- Demonstrate hazard recognition and participate in daily safety meetings.
- Ensure equipment operation and ground activities comply with environmental and regulatory expectations.
- Report unsafe conditions, equipment damage, and near misses immediately.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, maintenance, and fellow operators.
- Provide clear shift handover notes to ensure continuity between crews.
- Participate in task training for new operators and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Ability to learn and apply federal, state, local, and company safety and environmental regulations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to perform manual labor as needed.
- Flexibility to train on additional equipment and roles.
- Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- MSHA Surface Miner Training preferred.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license.
Skills
Required:Safety complianceEquipment operationInspectionsCommunication
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Mariana Minerals
We to the Future of Minerals, verify the mineral supply chain.
Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company focused on supplying the minerals critical to modern energy, AI, and defense technologies.
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