Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

FieldBridge is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Belle Fourche, SD. We offer weekly pay + benefits.

Pay Rate & Schedule: $26.00–$28.00/hour DOE | Monday–Friday, day shift, 40 hrs base | Weekly pay every Friday | Overtime opportunities as business demand requires | At $28/hr and 60 hrs/week, for example, earn weekly paychecks of $1,960 gross.

Position Overview

We are seeking dependable Heavy Equipment Operators to perform daily earthmoving work at a mineral processing site. Under direct supervision, you will operate mining equipment safely and productively while supporting overburden handling and ore/soil segregation. This is a great opportunity for a team player who is eager to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Caterpillar scrapers, dozers, and motor graders for daily earthmoving
• Handle overburden and properly segregate ore and soil
• Operate dozers and loaders in stockpile settings
• Apply working knowledge of hydraulic principles to operate equipment efficiently
• Follow all site safety rules and procedures, including required PPE

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience operating Caterpillar 637 scrapers, D9 dozers, and 140 motor graders in a mine setting, OR general experience operating Caterpillar D8 dozers and 980 loaders in a stockpile setting
• Working knowledge of overburden handling and ore/soil segregation
• General knowledge of hydraulic principles
• Commitment to safe, productive equipment operation
• Dependable, with a willingness to learn and work as part of a team
• Ability to pass background check, drug screening, and MVR review