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Mine Operator

Job in Sahuarita, Pima County, Arizona, 85629, USA
Listing for: Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Heavy Equipment Operator, General Labor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Mine Operator I

About Hudbay

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long‑life operations and a world‑class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier‑one mining‑friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru and the United States. Hudbay’s operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the company, complemented by meaningful gold production.

Hudbay’s growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona, the Mason project in Nevada, the Llaguen project in La Libertad and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations. The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: “We care about our people, our communities and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs.

We work sustainably, transform lives and create better futures for communities.” The company’s mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Role Title

Mine Operator I

Reports To

Mine Supervisor II

Direct Reports

No

Job Type

Full‑time, Regular

Location

Sahuarita, AZ

Mission

To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Role Accountabilities
  • Operate heavy equipment to support the construction of exploration drill pad sites
  • Operate heavy equipment to support the construction of various Pentecistry around the site
  • Operate heavy equipment such as track dozer, water trucks, haul trucks, backhoe, telehandler, skid steer
  • Understand changes to assigned work areas and identify potential hazards
  • Understand equipment components and practices that reduce component damage and wear
  • Perform minor maintenance activities
  • Build and maintain new and existing exploration drill pads throughout the site
  • Work on various small earthwork projects around the site
  • Collaborate with the training department to help train new operators
  • Assist with various other projects as needed
Minimum Qualifications And Education
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Three years of experience in the mining industry
  • Two years of experience operating heavy machinery building roads, pads and earthwork projects
  • Ability to achieve Caterpillar certification for operating a backhoe, water truck, and tractor
  • Ability to operate heavy equipment
  • Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
  • Strong work ethic
  • Ability to work in extreme outdoor weather conditions – temperatures may exceed 100°F
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Able to move over uneven terrain
  • Ability to work up to a 12‑hour shift
  • Maintain a drug‑ and alcohol‑free workplace
  • Have reliable personal transportation to the site location (site transportation will be in company vehicles)
  • Possess a valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
  • Current MSHA certification
  • Current Caterpillar certifications
Other Requirements

Physical – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 illegally, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required for this position.

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work…

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