What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator - Mining position at Ledcor?
Location: Challis, ID, United States
Date Posted: May 27, 2026
Job ID: R28955
Job Status: Full-Time
Description
Run the gear. Move material. Get the job done right.Ledcor is hiring Equipment Operators for our mining teams in Nevada and Idaho. If you can run multiple pieces of equipment and take pride in safe, efficient work, this is your chance to join a solid crew and build a long-term career.
Apply today to join the Ledcor team!
Essential Responsibilities:
- Operate a variety of heavy equipment including dozers, loaders, excavators, haul trucks, water trucks, and support/utility equipment
- Support loading, hauling, and dumping operations to keep production moving
- Safely build and maintain pioneer and access roads in rough terrain
- Load trucks efficiently and set up dumps to optimize cycle times
- Complete pre-trip inspections and daily Field Level Hazard Assessments
- Maintain equipment and report any maintenance or repair needs
- Communicate clearly with team members across the site
Qualifications:
- Experience operating dozers, loaders, excavators, graders, haul trucks, water trucks, and utility equipment preferred
- Experience in mining, heavy civil, or construction environments is an asset
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Valid MSHA Part 48 (surface, metal/non-metal) required
- Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
Work Conditions:
- Rotating shifts, 10–12 hour per day
- Overtime paid after 40 hours
- Steady, site-based work with long-term opportunities
- Daily Living Out Allowance (LOA) if applicable
- Health and wellness benefits, plus 401(k) matching
- Outdoor work in all weather conditions
Additional Information
Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining services reach across the lifespan of a mine, from facility construction, to full-scale contract mining of coal, minerals, or metals, all the way to mine reclamation. Our service offerings are vast—as are the projects we work on.Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.
Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.
All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Ledcor participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Link to: https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
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