Leach Pad Operator - Cripple Creek Area
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Maintenance/Cleaning
General Labor
Job Description
Job Description
Leach Pad Operator - $30/hr | 4-Day Work Week | Cripple Creek, CO
Looking for a hands-on career in mining or field operations?
Express Employment Professionals is hiring for a Leach Pad Operator for a respected mining industry client in the Cripple Creek area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working both indoors and outdoors, learning new skills, and being part of a team that plays a critical role in exploration and drilling operations.
Location:
Cripple Creek, CO
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Schedule:
4/10 schedule Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday 6am-4:30pm
Three-day weekends every week
Stable full-time schedule
Gain valuable experience in mining, drilling, and field operations. Looking for some relatable experience but will train!
Work with experienced geologists and drilling professionals
Opportunity to develop technical and equipment operation skills
What You'll Be Doing- Irrigation & Piping: Construct, dismantle, and repair panels. Lay, fuse, and maintain High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipes, and deploy drip emitter tubing.
- Solution Management: Adjust solution flows, monitor system pressures, and change filters to ensure optimal chemical application.
- Monitoring & Compliance: Routinely inspect the pad and surrounding areas to ensure there are no leaks or environmental hazards. Report irregularities and maintain strict compliance with MSHA and environmental guidelines.
- Equipment Operation: Operate small-to-heavy machinery (such as skid-loaders, extendable boom forklifts, dozers, and mini excavators) to support field operations.
- Site Maintenance: Perform manual labor and housekeeping tasks, including cleaning filter presses and repairing piping hardware.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to report regularly at the Cripple Creek location
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to learn new skills and work as part of a team
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Valid driver's license and ability to operate company vehicles
- Experience operating small Heavy Equipment
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- 401(k)
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Sick Leave
- Direct Deposit
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