Heavy Equipment Operator — Expression of Interest

Job overview

The Heavy Equipment Operator — Expression of Interest role is onsite at project sites in the Mountain West area of the United States; Reno, NV is the listing location. Compensation is not specified. Thiess provides mining services, land reclamation, and engineering expertise for the resources industry. The operator supports mining and heavy civil operations by moving and handling materials safely and efficiently. Daily inspections, equipment troubleshooting, communication with site teams, and compliance with safety and environmental requirements contribute to mine production and project targets.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

heavy equipment operator

mining operations

heavy civil

haul trucks

dozers

graders

excavators

mountain west projects

rotating day and night rosters

12-hour shifts

thiess

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical benefits, private health insurance options, 401(k) retirement savings benefit, project bonuses including sign-on, and a safety-first work environment.

Why this role

Requires at least 3 years of recent large-scale mining and/or heavy civil equipment experience, valid driver’s license, and equipment operator certifications. Rosters include 14 on/14 off or 7 on/7 off, rotating days and nights; FIFO or DIDO arrangements are noted. Night shifts may run six days at a time.

About the employer

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