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Sawtooth Mining, LLC
Heavy Equipment Operator
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$60,419 / year median in Nevada
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Heavy Equipment Operator Sawtooth Mining, LLC United States, Nevada, Winnemucca Aug 19, 2026 CURRENT
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Regular Job Summary:
We are seeking heavy equipment operators to work in a team-oriented, safety-first environment.Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Operate heavy earth-moving equipment, such as dozers, excavators, loaders, mining trucks, scrapers and more in all aspects of mining. Perform proper equipment startup and shutdown procedures along with daily servicing of equipment. Operate within the acceptable range of design capabilities of the equipment, aided by instrumentation gauges and indicators. Perform all job duties in accordance with MSHA laws and regulations, established company safety policies and state and federal environmental regulations in a safe and efficient manner consistent with North American Mining standards. Practice defensive driving and equipment operation at all times.OTHER DUTIES
Work with other equipment operators in a safe and organized manner and within established traffic plans. Assist in water management, construction, labor, and maintenance activities as necessary. Perform utility work and operate utility equipment. Assist the maintenance department with routine repairs. Keep the supervisor informed of any potential problems. Other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Possess basic mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment to assess condition and prevent damage. Operate equipment properly within tolerances. Assist with preventive maintenance and servicing as needed. Ability to work with GPS units in the equipment. Knowledge and ability to respond to emergencies and unpredictable situations. Ability to recognize unsafe and adverse conditions and the knowledge to correct or report them. Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts up to 12 hours per shift, including night shifts and weekends.EDUCATION AND TRAINING
High school diploma or GED. Relevant experience may be substituted. Two years of experience operating heavy off-road construction equipment is a plus.ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION
Intermittently:
lifting and carrying 50 lbs. (tools and supplies); pushing 50 lbs. (making mechanical repairs). Occasionally (0- 1/3 of workday): standing and walking (maintenance and cleaning); pulling 50 lbs. (making mechanical repairs); climbing and balancing (on and off equipment, light plants); stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling (inspection and repairs); reaching (equipment operation). Frequently (1/3
- 2/3 of workday): finger repetitive motion (controls, computer); speaking (communications, radio); color vision (identification of strata). Continually (2/3
- 3/3 of workday): depth perception and sitting (equipment operation); handling (controls); hearing (equipment problem detection, radio, hazard recognition); seeing (equipment operation, hazard recognition).