Heavy Equipment Operator

Job overview

The Heavy Equipment Operator opportunity is onsite at projects in the Mountain West, with the listing location in Gillette, WY. Compensation is not specified. Thiess provides mining services, land reclamation, and engineering expertise. Operators support earthmoving and material handling at mining or heavy civil projects by operating equipment safely and efficiently. The work contributes to mine production while meeting environmental, regulatory, and safety requirements.

What you'll do

• Operate haul trucks, dozers, graders, excavators, and support equipment
• perform earthmoving duties
• complete and document pre-operational inspections
• identify machine issues and coordinate repairs
• communicate with supervisors and ground personnel
• follow mining regulations, environmental standards, and safety procedures
• report hazards and incidents
• manage timecards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

heavy equipment operator

gillette wy

thiess

full-time

mining operations

earthmoving

haul trucks

dozers

graders

excavators

rotating day and night shifts

12-hour shifts

fifo or dido

14-on/14-off or 7-on/7-off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Permanent position
• project bonuses including sign-on
• medical benefits and subsidized family coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings benefit.

Why this role

The listing describes 14-on/14-off or 7-on/7-off rosters, rotating day and night shifts, and FIFO, DIDO, or local arrangements. It seeks recent large-scale mining or heavy civil equipment experience.

About the employer

Thiess is hiring for this role. Industry: Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations. Sector: 21.