Heavy Machinery Operator

Heavy Machinery Operator

Location: Sunol, CA (On-site)

Pay Rate: $45.00 / Hourly

Employment Type: Full-time Contract (Usually 30+ hours/week)

About the Role

Comrise is helping our client find Heavy Machinery Operators to support the safe operation and testing of large-scale mining vehicles. In this role, you will operate 20-ton vehicles, perform inspections, and provide critical feedback to engineering teams to improve autonomous system functionality and reliability.

Work Schedule

This role features a unique, alternating shift structure consisting of 12-hour shifts:

• Week 1: 3 days on / 4 days off.
• Week 2: 4 days on / 3 days off.
• Note: Candidates may train in Sunnyvale, CA, for the first week before transitioning to the Morgan Hill site.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Vehicle Operation: Safely operate 20-ton mining vehicles and other fleet equipment as needed.
• Engineering Feedback: Provide essential written and oral feedback on system performance directly to the engineering team.
• Inspections: Complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections and DVIRs.
• Field Support: Travel as required (up to 50%) to support field operations and testing activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of verifiable heavy machinery operator experience.
• Precision Driving: Comfortable driving and backing 20-ton vehicles and driving for extended periods.
• Licensing: A valid CDL A driver's license is a plus but not required.
• Safety Record: A clean MVR (no more than 2 minor violations in 3 years) and no preventable accidents in the last 3 years.
• Compliance: Must pass a background check, road test, and all DOT requirements including a Drug Test, MVR, and Physical.
• Tech-Forward: An interest in driver assistance and autonomous technology with an openness to learning new skills.

Why Join the Team?

This is a high-impact position within a fast-growing autonomous vehicle company. You will play a vital role in testing cutting-edge mining technology while maintaining the highest safety and professional standards.

Ready to apply?

If you are a safety-focused professional ready for a rewarding contract opportunity, apply here today!

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