Heavy Equipment Operator | Moab, UT

Heavy Equipment Operation
Utah, United States
May 18, 2026
$25 - $45 / hour
Full-time
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Job Description

Company: Mariana Minerals
Location: Moab, Utah, United States (On-site)
Category: Mining Operations and Production
Job Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Entry-Level / Mid-Level
Salary: $25 – $45 USD / hour

Job Summary
Mariana Minerals is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support mine production through the safe and efficient operation of mobile heavy equipment at its Copper One subsidiary.

This role operates equipment such as loaders, dozers, excavators, graders, water trucks, and drill rigs while supporting production targets, equipment inspections, safe working conditions, and compliance with MSHA standards and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Safely operate heavy equipment including loaders, bulldozers, excavators, graders, water trucks, and blasthole drill rigs
  • Work across active pits, dumps, haul roads, process areas, and other mine areas as needed
  • Operate equipment to maximize productivity while minimizing downtime, fuel use, and equipment wear
  • Perform and document accurate preshift and postshift inspections on assigned equipment
  • Conduct ground support tasks such as shoveling, spotting, barricading, and general labor when required
  • Assist maintenance personnel by communicating equipment issues, supporting troubleshooting, and performing basic servicing
  • Maintain clean, safe, and organized operating areas
  • Follow MSHA, OSHA, and company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, hazard reporting, and traffic rules
  • Demonstrate strong hazard recognition and actively participate in daily safety meetings
  • Ensure equipment operation and ground activities comply with environmental and regulatory expectations
  • Report unsafe conditions, equipment damage, and near misses immediately
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors, maintenance teams, and fellow operators
  • Provide clear shift handover notes to support continuity between crews
  • Participate in task training for new operators and support continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

  • Ability to learn and apply federal, state, local, and company safety and environmental regulations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to perform manual labor as needed
  • Flexibility to train on additional equipment and roles
  • Compliance with all company policies and procedures
  • MSHA Surface Miner Training preferred
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment
  • Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license
  • Strong situational awareness and mechanical aptitude preferred
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic mining environment

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to walk long distances over rough, uneven terrain and climb ladders and structures
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions, including extreme temperatures
  • Ability to wear and properly use required PPE, including hard hat, steel-toed footwear, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, hearing protection, respirator, protective clothing, and gloves
  • Ability to work in environments with potential exposure to fumes, dust, diesel, solvents, sulphuric acid, and other hazardous materials

Why Join Us
At Mariana Minerals, this role supports responsible mineral sourcing and the production of critical minerals used in modern energy, AI, and defense technologies.

The company’s culture is built around extreme ownership, simplifying and automating for scale, and open collaboration across teams.

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👉 Apply online: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/marianaminerals/4a373268-ef52-4ce9-bb94-9559bb623623

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