Top 23 Excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining Jobs in Co

Heavy Equip Operator - Craig, CO
Westmoreland Mining LLC —Craig, CO
- $40.49 - $43.51 an hour
- Overtime
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Experienced Field Service Technician - Surface Mining Equipment
Wagner Equipment Co. —Grand Junction, CO
- $36.50 - $52.60 an hour
- Overtime
- CDL B
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Experience Surface Miners needed in Somerset Colorado!!!
Jennmar Services —Delta, CO
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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West Elk Mine - Surface Supervisor
Core Natural Resources, Inc. —Somerset, CO
- $93,830 - $140,740 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Mill Electrical Technician Trainee - Pueblo, Co.
Orion Steel Group —Pueblo, CO
- $32.51 - $45.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Assembly
- US work authorization
- Ability to lift 75 pounds
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Experience Surface Miner-Coal
Frank Calandra Jennmar Services —Delta, CO
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Underground (UG) Operator I
Freeport-McMoRan —Empire, CO
- $26 - $33 an hour
- Email
- High school diploma or GED
- Mentoring
- Computer skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Mill Mechanical Technician Standard
Orion Steel Group —Pueblo, CO
- $36.96 - $45.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- US work authorization
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Underground (UG) Operator II
Freeport-McMoRan —Empire, CO
- $28.50 - $38.50 an hour
- Email
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Mechanic Standard
Orion Steel Group —Pueblo, CO
- $35.76 an hour
- Full-time
- Mechanic experience
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Maintenance Planner
SSR Mining —Cripple Creek, CO
- $77,000 - $108,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Mill Electrical Technician Standard
Orion Steel Group —Pueblo, CO
- $38.25 - $45.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Assembly
- US work authorization
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Mill Electrical Technician - Pueblo, Co.
Orion Steel Group —Pueblo, CO
- $32.51 - $45.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Assembly
- US work authorization
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Underground Heavy Duty Mechanic-Travel assistance of up to $500!
Barminco Mining Services USA LLC —Denver, CO
- Rotating shift
- Schematics
- Mechanic experience
- Computer literacy
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid time off
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Light Vehicle Mechanic - Travel assistance of up to $500!
Barminco Mining Services USA LLC —Ouray, CO
- Rotating shift
- Schematics
- Mechanic experience
- Computer literacy
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid time off
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Underground Shotcrete Nozzleman
Barminco Mining Services USA LLC —Denver, CO
- Rotating shift
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement
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Auto Mechanic - Travel assistance of up to $500!
Barminco Mining Services USA LLC —Denver, CO
- Rotating shift
- Schematics
- Mechanic experience
- Computer literacy
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid time off
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Heavy Equip Operator - Craig, CO

Westmoreland Mining LLC -
Craig, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$40.49 - $43.51 an hour

Benefits

Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Loan assistance
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Position Summary
This position is responsible for operating all machinery on a project site, including equipment such as bulldozers, motor graders, excavators, loaders, haul trucks, scrapers, blasthole drills, as well as smaller support equipment. Key responsibilities include construction of the approved topographic design, site leveling and final grading, and soil handling and placement.

Supervisor Responsibilities
This position has no direct supervisor responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment and machinery as needed to clear, dig, grade, and handle earth, rocks, soil, sand, gravel, and other materials.
Large Hydraulic Excavators (10 – 40 yd3 bucket)
Haultrucks (30 to 240-ton capacity)
Bulldozers (D-3 to D11 size)
Front-end loaders (980 to 994 size)
Motor Graders (12’-24’ width)
Water Trucks
Blasthole Drills
Support equipment (backhoes, skid steer loaders, compactors, rollers, farm tractors, etc)
Perform daily inspections, fueling, lubrication, and minor repairs to equipment; report malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate personnel.
Safely operate small equipment and tools such as pumps, chain saws, snow removal equipment, ATVs, generators, etc as needed
Professionally interact and communicate with representatives of the client, outside contractors, and vendors as required.
Participate in daily project planning activities on the site as needed.
Adhere to strict safety protocols and mandatory safety standards (Company and client policies, and MSHA / OSHA regulations).
Assist with manual labor tasks as required.
Other duties as assigned.

Typical Physical Demands

Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, and climb on uneven terrain for extended periods.
Ability to work around heavy equipment safely and effectively.
Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders and access elevated equipment as needed.
Must be able to work 10–12 hour shifts, including rotating days, nights, weekends, and required overtime.
Must be able to pass pre employment drug and alcohol screening.
Must have full range of motion and manual dexterity to perform job duties.

Typical Working Conditions
Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments. Duties may involve exposure to changing weather conditions, noise, dust, uneven surfaces, confined spaces, and active equipment or machinery, requiring strict adherence to all safety and environmental standards. Shifts may include flexible or non-standard hours, including evenings or weekends, based on operational needs. You must follow all safety requirements.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required
Previous experience operating heavy machinery in the mining or heavy civil construction industries.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience that demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Licenses, Registration, and Certifications

Must possess a valid driver’s license through duration of employment.
Must meet all insurability requirements as specified by Westmoreland’s policies or Driver’s insurance provider.

Skills/Competencies

Demonstrate the skills and judgment necessary to safely and effectively operate equipment in a variety of terrain, positions, and various weather conditions
Proficient operation of heavy equipment (dozers, excavators, loaders, scrapers)
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, operators, and team members
Dependability in completing tasks safely and on schedule

What We Offer

This position is expected to pay $40.49 - $43.51 per hour; depending on skills, experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about.
We offer a 401k with a generous match, student loan repayment assistance, tuition reimbursement.
To care for your wellbeing, we offer paid vacations and holidays, monthly wellness financial incentives, Employee Assistance Program.
Health care offerings include medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending accounts.
To assist you in leveraging the health care benefits, we offer personal health advocates, tele-medicine, surgery concierge services, diabetes care.
Short-term disability, long-term disability, basic term life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage are provided at no cost. Optional coverages available include supplemental life insurance and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

Revised: March 2026

The Company retains the discretion to add to or change duties of the position at any time.

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