Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

👉 For a quick phone screen, call Liza Rodriguez: 281-612-1870.
Location: Morgan Hill, CA, United States
Environment: In-person
Pay Rate: $45.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-time (30+ hours/week)

About the Role

We’re seeking skilled Heavy Machine Operators to support the safe operation, testing, and performance readiness of large-scale mining vehicles . You’ll work hands-on with cutting-edge heavy equipment and autonomous vehicle systems in a fast-growing automotive technology environment.

As a Heavy Machine Operator, you’ll operate and maintain 20-ton mining vehicles , perform safety inspections , and assist with hardware and software testing . You’ll also collaborate with engineering teams, providing actionable feedback to improve system reliability and efficiency.

• Safely operate and maneuver 20-ton mining vehicles and other heavy equipment.

• Perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections , complete DVIRs, and promptly report issues.

• Support hardware & software testing , delivering clear written and verbal feedback.

• Uphold the highest safety and compliance standards ; ensure vehicle readiness.

• Travel up to 50% to support field operations and testing.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations and data capture.

• Execute thorough equipment safety inspections.

• Operate and back 20-ton mining vehicles in varied environments.

• Record and communicate performance feedback to engineering/test teams.

• Represent the company professionally and reinforce a strong safety culture.

• 5+ years of verifiable heavy machinery operation (mining/industrial preferred).

• Comfortable operating and backing 20-ton vehicles ; able to drive for extended periods.

• CDL-A preferred but not required.

• Must pass background check , road test , and all DOT requirements (drug test, MVR, physical).

• Clean driving record , including:

  • ≤ 2 minor moving violations in the past 3 years

  • No serious traffic violations in the past 5 years

  • No DUI/DWI/OUI or reckless driving involving alcohol/drugs in the past 10 years

  • No preventable accidents in the past 3 years

  • No preventable DOT recordables in the past 10 years

• Strong teamwork, professionalism, and communication.

• Ability to interpret/apply laws, rules, regulations, and company policies.

• Interest in driver-assistance and autonomous technology ; willing to learn.

12-hour shifts on an alternating weekly schedule:

• Week 1: 3 days on / 4 days off

• Week 2: 4 days on / 3 days off

Initial training may be held in Sunnyvale, CA for one week before transitioning to Morgan Hill .

• Join a fast-growing autonomous vehicle company driving innovation in heavy machinery and mining technology.

• Work with advanced vehicles in real-world test environments.

• Competitive pay, strong team culture, and room to grow.

👉 For a quick phone screen, call Liza Rodriguez: 281-612-1870.

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