Heavy Equipment Operator – Mining Operations, Carlsbad, NM
32.00 $
Published date: 2025/05/18
- Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States
Heavy equipment operator jobs New Mexico
Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico
Company: Desert Ridge Minerals
Salary: $26.00 – $32.00 per hour + shift differential
Working Hours: Full-Time | Rotating Shifts | On-Site Housing Available
Job Description:
Desert Ridge Minerals is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for surface mining activities near Carlsbad, NM. Operate large-scale equipment in a safety-driven, production-focused environment with opportunities for long-term career growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate haul trucks, loaders, graders, and scrapers in a mining setting
Support daily material movement, overburden removal, and pit maintenance
Perform pre-shift inspections and basic equipment upkeep
Work with shift supervisors to meet production goals
Follow MSHA safety standards and environmental compliance protocols
Requirements:
2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment in mining or industrial environments
Knowledge of large CAT, Komatsu, or John Deere machinery preferred
Valid driver’s license; MSHA certification preferred or ability to obtain
Ability to work long shifts outdoors and in remote areas
Team player with strong safety awareness
Benefits:
Highly competitive hourly wage with premium shifts
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-provided housing or housing allowance
401(k) with company contributions
Training and advancement within the mining sector
Keywords: heavy equipment operator jobs New Mexico, mining operator Carlsbad NM, haul truck operator New Mexico, desert mining jobs NM, Desert Ridge Minerals employment
Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico
Company: Desert Ridge Minerals
Salary: $26.00 – $32.00 per hour + shift differential
Working Hours: Full-Time | Rotating Shifts | On-Site Housing Available
Job Description:
Desert Ridge Minerals is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for surface mining activities near Carlsbad, NM. Operate large-scale equipment in a safety-driven, production-focused environment with opportunities for long-term career growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate haul trucks, loaders, graders, and scrapers in a mining setting
Support daily material movement, overburden removal, and pit maintenance
Perform pre-shift inspections and basic equipment upkeep
Work with shift supervisors to meet production goals
Follow MSHA safety standards and environmental compliance protocols
Requirements:
2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment in mining or industrial environments
Knowledge of large CAT, Komatsu, or John Deere machinery preferred
Valid driver’s license; MSHA certification preferred or ability to obtain
Ability to work long shifts outdoors and in remote areas
Team player with strong safety awareness
Benefits:
Highly competitive hourly wage with premium shifts
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-provided housing or housing allowance
401(k) with company contributions
Training and advancement within the mining sector
Keywords: heavy equipment operator jobs New Mexico, mining operator Carlsbad NM, haul truck operator New Mexico, desert mining jobs NM, Desert Ridge Minerals employment
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