Top 17 Surface mining Jobs in Kentucky

Equipment Operator Journeyman
Kiewit Craft —Louisville, KY
- Overtime
- Management
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
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Day Shift Rock Truck Driver
Nally and Hamilton Enterprises INC —Gordon, KY
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- Outdoor work
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Rock Truck Driver
Ferroglobe —Corbin, KY
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Laborer-Utility
Battletown Materials —Battletown, KY
- $22.46 an hour
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Outdoor work
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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Night Shift D11 Operator
Nally and Hamilton Enterprises INC —Gordon, KY
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- Outdoor work
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Dozer Operator
Ferroglobe —Corbin, KY
- $22.60 an hour
- English
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Dozer Operator
Ferroglobe USA Mining —Corbin, KY
- $22.60 an hour
- English
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Day Shift Excavator Operator
Nally and Hamilton Enterprises INC —Miracle, KY
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Construction experience
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Surface Mine Mechanic
Nally and Hamilton Enterprises INC —Calvin, KY
- $22.00 - $27.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Mechanic experience
- Mid-level
- Power tools
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Rock Truck Driver
Ferroglobe USA Mining —Corbin, KY
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Vehicle Equipment Technician Painter - JVA- 2026-14
Red River Science & Technology —Fort Knox, KY
- $32.85 an hour
- Rotating shift
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic – CAT Mining
Mader Group —United States
- $40 - $55 an hour
- Overtime
- Mechanic experience
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Fuel card
- Health savings account
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Underground Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Confidential —United States
- $52 - $68 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Yard Coordinator- Part-Time
RB Global —South Vienna, OH
Valid driver’s license & ability to operate vehicles (may not be required in certain facilities). Recover keys, license plates, and other information or objects…
$19.26 - $24.07 an hour
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic – CAT Mining
Mader Group —United States
Own tools and valid driver’s license. Company-provided service truck for field service roles. Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting…
$40 - $55 an hour
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Equipment Operator Journeyman

Kiewit Craft -
Louisville, KY

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Job Details

12 days ago

Qualifications

Safety protocol adherence
Outdoor work experience
Ladder use

Full Job Description

Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. Kiewit had 2024 revenues of $16.8 billion and employs 31,800 staff and craft employees.

Position Summary

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.

Experience Level

Skilled

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way including loading, hauling and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces.
Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
Knowledgeable of equipment in respect to checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication.
May be asked to instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment and tools and in job techniques and skills
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Qualifications

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Requirements

The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
Must have required tools
May require U.S. driver license
Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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surface mining jobs in kentucky

Equipment Operator Journeyman

Day Shift Rock Truck Driver

Rock Truck Driver

Laborer-Utility

Night Shift D11 Operator

Dozer Operator

Dozer Operator

Day Shift Excavator Operator

Surface Mine Mechanic

Rock Truck Driver

Vehicle Equipment Technician Painter - JVA- 2026-14

Heavy Equipment Mechanic – CAT Mining

Underground Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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