Haul Truck Operator/ Equipment Operator: Tech 1-6 Job at Newmont Mining

Newmont Mining Cripple Creek, CO

Date: May 4, 2023
Location: Cripple Creek, CO, US (United States)

Founded in 1921 and publicly traded since 1925, Newmont (www.newmont.com) is one of the largest gold companies in the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company has approximately 24,000 employees and contractors, with the majority working at Newmont's core operations in the United States, Australia, Ghana, Peru and Suriname. Newmont is the only gold company listed in the S&P 500 index and in 2007 became the first gold company selected to be part of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. Newmont's industry leading performance is reflected through high standards in environmental management, health and safety for its employees and creating value and opportunity for host communities and shareholders.


What will you be responsible for?


Are you an excellent Driver searching for a Career? Then do we have the job for you! Begin an exciting Career in Mining by learning to operate a Haul Truck. If you have developed skills in Driving while being Safe then Newmont Mining wants you. Take the keys and start your career. Training will be provided.

Here is a snapshot of what your day to day will look like:


  • We lead by example in all Newmont’s safety and environmental processes, ensuring complete safe practices;
  • We operate haul trucks and water trucks to assigned locations such as load-out bin to valley heap leach, and other haulage requirements as assigned by dispatch or requested by the mine supervisor in a safe and productive manner;
  • We must be able to read, write, and possess basic math and science skills to complete daily reporting requirements;
  • We must possess the ability to work unsupervised and wherever needed to assure the success of Newmont Mining.

The above duties and accountabilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Your training, skills, and experience checklist


  • Positions available for entry-level operators - must have good work history; good safety demeanor and willingness to learn.
  • Preferred 3-5 years of experience in the safe, productive operation of CAT 777, 785, and 793 haul trucks and 773 water trucks are helpful but not required;
  • Capable of learning all operator's manual, safety rules, and company procedures for all equipment listed above;
  • Demonstrate a complete walk-around inspection and verbally communicate mechanical problems in detail to mine maintenance.

Working conditions and location


  • This role has a 12-hour shift, rotating between days and nights.
  • This position is located at the Cripple Creek & Victor mine site in Colorado.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

This position has multiple levels (which may range from level 1 up to level 6). The hourly rate offered for this overtime-eligible role will depend on the level, and the range of the hourly rate is $29.52- 42.87

Newmont offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing. This role will be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short and long-term disability; defined benefit pension; 401(k) program with company match; financial planning; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays and paid time off; paid family leave; matching gifts; and discounts on home, auto and pet insurance. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.

Consistent with Newmont’s values of safety and responsibility, we believe that COVID-19 vaccination, as well as other vaccinations that are required or recommended for entry into certain Newmont operating countries, protect the health and safety of Newmont’s workforce and the communities in which we work and live. As a result, please note that Newmont requires up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination for any international travel by the workforce undertaken on behalf of the company. In addition, other vaccinations (e.g., yellow fever vaccine) may be required for international travel to certain Newmont operating countries. Newmont will consider individual requests for exemption/reasonable accommodation by applicants who cannot be fully vaccinated due to medical reasons or other grounds protected by applicable human rights law. Newmont may update its vaccination policies/requirements at any time in its sole discretion.



Nearest Major Market: Colorado Springs




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