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Excavator Operator

Ledcor
Ledcor Salary
Elko, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2025
Description

Are you a skilled Excavator Operator who values safety, efficiency, and teamwork? We're offering an exciting opportunity to join a major mining project where you'll operate Excavators ranging from 320 to 395 in a large-scale surface mining environment. Your role will be essential in moving waste and mineral materials to support critical site development.

This is a future opportunity. If you think you would be a great fit, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our True Blue team! Your application will be reviewed by our Recruiter. If you’re chosen for further consideration, our team will contact you.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Safely and efficiently operate Excavators ranging from 320 to 395 with GPS to meet production targets.
  • Conduct pre-trip and walk-around safety inspections and complete daily Job Hazzard Assessment.
  • Maintain heavy equipment in good operating condition, reporting and logging maintenance requirements or concerns.
  • Possess background knowledge and understanding around grades while utilizing GPS systems to assist with daily tasks.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with other team members.
  • Lead by example in safety and production, ensuring compliance with all company, clients, and legislated safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

  • Minimum one-year experience of excavator operation in an open pit mining environment.
  • Knowledge of safe & productive operation of heavy mining equipment.
  • Current MSHA p.48 surface, metal/nonmetal certification is an asset

Work Conditions

  • Project to commence October 2025.
  • Work schedule: 5 days on 2 days off; Monday to Friday with weekends off.
  • Site based position with the opportunity for long term employment.
  • Night shift opportunities may also be available.
  • Living out allowance provided.
  • Company health & wellness benefits provided.

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

1751 College Avenue, Elko, NV

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