Haul Truck Operators – Kennecott Copper

Haul Truck Operators Kennecott Copper

Full-time regular employment with a world-class mining organization offering competitive pay and a wide range of benefits designed to support you and your family.

We particularly welcome gender-diverse candidates to apply for this role as we are committed to building a balanced inclusive workforce that reflects the world around us.

Exciting opportunities available with full training provided no previous mining experience necessary for the right candidates.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for Haul Truck Operators to join our Kennecott Utah Copper this role youll be an essential part of safe and efficient mining operations at one of the worlds leading open-pit mines.

Reporting to the Supervisor Surface Mine Operations your responsibilities will include :

Safely operating some of the largest haul trucks in the world in a large-scale production environment.

Engaging with your team to promote and champion our Keep Each Other Safe safety program.

Following supervisor guidance to operate equipment in line with standard procedures.

Identifying hazards or mechanical issues before and during your shift.

Being part of a proud legacyoperating in one of the oldest and most iconic open-pit mines in the world.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. We are unable to sponsor employment visas for this position.

This is a fantastic opportunity to start or grow your career with us. We provide structured training so if youve worked with heavy machinery farming equipment or have experience in industries with long shifts or night work your skills will transfer perfectly.

What youll bring

A strong commitment to safety for yourself and your team.

A valid US Drivers licence

A can-do attitude willingness to learn and respect for others.

Flexibility to work rotating 12-hour shifts (day and night).

A proactive and inclusive mindset.

Previous experience in farming heavy machinery transport or other shift-based roles is highly regarded but not essential.

We arent just looking for anyonewere looking for people who share and champion our values. Even if your background doesnt align exactly wed love to hear from you.

What we offer

We believe in recognizing and rewarding your hard work innovative ideas and dedication. Our generous benefits package is designed to ensure you feel valued and appreciated. When you join us youll go home each day knowing youve made a positive impact on the world. Heres what we offer :

A safety-focused and inclusive working environment

Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical prescription drug dental vision life insurance coverage and various voluntary benefits.

401(k) matching program (company matched .50 per dollar up to 6% of your base pay)

Generous Rio Tinto employee share program which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.

Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life : PTO (paid time off) paid holidays and paid bereavement leave.

A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)

Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities addiction treatment depression stress domestic issues financial management and legal concerns.

Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.

Where Youll Be Working

Our Kennecott mine is a world-class fully integrated copper mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City Utah. We produce copper precious metals including gold and silver molybdenum tellurium and sulfuric acid. Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich ore body of the Bingham Canyon Mine since 1903 and is one of the top producing mines in the world comprising approximately 11 percent of U.S. annual copper production.

Applications close on Monday the 15th of December 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore copper aluminium critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people communities and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental social and governance standards. But we cant do it on our own so were focused on creating partnerships to solve problems create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color sex age religion national origin disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit for more information.

Key Skills

Cognos,ABAP,Civil Construction,E Learning,Agricultural,Application Engineering

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1