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Surface Operator - Underground Mine - Temporary-to-hire

GCC
Hesperus, CO Temporary
POSTED ON 9/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2025
Req #2141
Hesperus, CO 81326, USA

Posted Monday, September 22, 2025, 3:00 AM
The Surface Operator is responsible for equipment operation as well as lump coal hand screening functions to support mining operations. Position also requires willingness and ability to work outside the cab on a variety of physical tasks as assigned. (not an all-inclusive job description)

Experience and abilities you will need:
  • Driver's License in good standing (Required)
  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)
  • Heavy equipment experience, operating skid steer and front-end loaders preferred but not required.
  • Must be flexible and available to work any assigned shift—including days, swing shifts, weekends, and overnight (graveyard) shifts—as part of our 24/7 operational schedule.
  • MSHA Certification (Preferred)
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Work in a fast-paced, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly and up to 80 pounds on occasion.
  • Must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, non-DOT physical, and DMV check.
  • Must live within 60 miles of Hesperus Co. or be willing to relocate.

16 Hour MSHA surface certification required. If selected training is free of charge, but you do not get paid to attend training as that would be your training to work on a federal mine site.

Positions start through a staffing agency at $22/hr. If you are successful, after approximately 90 days you would be converted to a GCC employee and would be paid $30.46/hr.

Who we are:

GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries in Mexico and the United States. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance plans, and 401K.

You will love working here because:

At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value for their construction projects. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work, and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates, and other construction materials. Join the family!

An Equal Opportunity Employer

GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.


We hold each other accountable to live our core values of health and safety, attitude of service, integrity, teamwork, innovation and excellence. GCC employees demonstrate these values every day. An Equal Opportunity Employer GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors, including skills, abilities and experience. Please click the links to view the federal compliance posters

Job Details

Pay Type
Hourly
Hiring Min Rate
22 USD
Hiring Max Rate
22 USD
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