Heavy Machinery Operator

Job description

Hire Art 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

5+ years of verified heavy machinery operation experience

Comfortable driving and backing 20-ton vehicles for extended periods

Valid CDL-A license preferred (not required)

Clean driving record (MVR):

No more than two minor violations in the past 3 years

No serious violations in the past 5 years

No DUI/DWI/OUI/reckless driving convictions in the past 10 years

No preventable accidents in the past 3 years (personal or commercial)
No DOT recordable accidents in the past 10 years

Ability to pass a background check and road test

Professional, reliable, and team-oriented with strong communication skills

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to company policies and safety procedures

Interest in driver-assistance and autonomous technology and willingness to learn new tools and systems

Benefits:

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employer (Hire Art) subsidized healthcare benefits

Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs

Hire Art covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance

401k package

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

Hire Art 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.