Heavy Machinery Operator

Job description

HireArt is helping our client find Heavy Machinery Operators to support the safe operation, testing, and readiness of large-scale mining vehicles while representing the company with professionalism and a customer-service mindset.

In this role, you’ll operate and maintain 20-ton mining vehicles, perform routine inspections, and support hardware and software testing to ensure vehicle performance, safety, and reliability. You’ll also provide valuable feedback to engineering teams to improve system functionality and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and adaptable, with proven heavy machinery experience and strong attention to detail. You take pride in maintaining operational excellence and are open to learning about advanced vehicles and autonomous systems.

As a Heavy Machinery Operator, you'll :

• Safely operate 20-ton mining vehicles and other fleet equipment as needed.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, complete DVIRs, and report maintenance or performance issues promptly.
• Support hardware and software testing, providing detailed written and verbal feedback to engineering teams.
• Uphold the highest safety and compliance standards, ensuring readiness of all assigned vehicles.
• Travel as required (up to 50%) to support field operations and testing activities.

Requirements

Benefits :

Commitment : This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. This role is onsite and available to candidates local to the Morgan Hill, CA area.

HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.