Heavy Equipment Operators - Elko Area (6/1 Schedule | 5-Month Project)

Overview

~$3,000/Week $175/Day Per Diem | Paid Daily Transportation from Elko

We are hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for a 5‑month mining/heavy civil project in Northern Nevada operating on a 6 days on / 1 day off schedule.

This role is well suited for operators based in Elko or the surrounding area, or those open to local arrangements, including nearby campgrounds, while benefiting from paid travel time and a strong daily per diem.

Project & Schedule

• Project duration: Approximately 5 months
• Rotation: 6 days on / 1 day off
• Shift length: 12‑hour shifts
• 72 hours per week typical
• Daily transportation provided from Elko
• 2 hours paid daily travel time

Important: Company accommodations are not provided. Candidates must arrange their own lodging (local housing or nearby campgrounds).

Pay & Per Diem

• $35/hour overtime
• Typical earnings: approximately $3,000 per week, depending on hours worked
• $175 per day per diem (paid for scheduled workdays)
• Paid daily travel time (2 hours per workday)

Equipment Operators with experience on:

• Dozers (D6–D10)
• Excavators (20T–90T)
• Rock Trucks (40T–100T)
• Graders (14M–16M)

Requirements

• 3 years operating experience in mining or heavy civil environments
• Haul road, pad, or bulk earthworks experience preferred
• MSHA Part 48 (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to work a near‑continuous schedule

This role offers steady hours, strong weekly earnings, and daily per diem support—without long rotational commitments.

Apply now for June start dates.

About Morgan:

Over the past 40 years, Morgan has completed over 5400 heavy civil projects. With a growing workforce of more than 1000 skilled professionals, our team is made up of experts in their fields, we move the earth - and we love it!

Our company is committed to the excellence of our work, workplace safety and building trust with our clients. We believe in our people and that they are the backbone of our success. Join us as a Morganite and be a part of our commitment to our values and pillars of excellence!

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