Heavy Equipment Operator

Location:

Challis, , United States
Date Posted:
Feb 7, 2026
Job : R27414
Job Status:
Full-Time

Bring your heavy equipment skills to a team that puts safety, pride in workmanship, and clear communication first. As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you’ll safely load, haul, and dump materials while optimizing cycle times. You’ll collaborate with many different team members while working independently with minimal supervision. Prior experience with dozers, excavators, graders, and haul/water trucks is an asset. Apply today to join the Ledcor team in Challis Idaho.

• Operate various pieces of heavy equipment to load, haul and dump materials.
• Safely build pioneer roads in native terrain.
• Load trucks safely and efficiently; set up dumps for optimal cycle times; stripe and separate organized materials for loading units.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and complete daily Field Level Hazard Assessments for all activities.
• Maintain equipment in excellent working condition; report and log maintenance needs.
• Communicate effectively with team members across different disciplines.

• Previous experience operating various types of machinery including dozers, excavators, graders and water/haul trucks in a general construction, heavy civil or mining environment would be an asset.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Successful completion of pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
• Valid MSHA Part 48 with surface, metal and non-metal.

• 14 days on with 7 days off, working 12 hours per day.
• Overtime rates apply after 40 hours worked per week.
• Site-based position with the opportunity for long-term employment.
• Living out allowance provided for every day worked.
• Extended health and wellness benefits.
• Work will be outdoors and in various weather conditions.

Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining services reach across the lifespan of a mine, from facility construction, to full-scale contract mining of coal, minerals, or metals, all the way to mine reclamation. Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

Ledcor believes diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our inclusion and diversity page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

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