Amphibious Excavator Operator — Mining, South America)

SCOPE OF POSITION

ConeTec is an international full-service geo-environmental and geotechnical site characterization contractor. We offer clients superior project management and site investigation services across the globe. ConeTec is known in the industry as a great place to work. We commit to all employees that we will provide a respectful, positive, and enriching work environment. We want you to look forward to going to work everyday. We reward and recognize staff for exceptional contributions to the company and our success is a direct result of the people who work here.

ConeTec is seeking experienced Amphibious Excavator Operators to join mining operations in Peru and Chile on a FIFO rotation basis, with all travel between home country and site fully covered by the company.

If you have experience operating amphibious or pontoon-mounted excavators in a mining environment — tailings dam management, flooded pit areas, waterway management, or similar, this is an opportunity to work on technically demanding international projects with a professional crew and competitive remuneration.

ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

Operate amphibious or pontoon-mounted excavators (e.g. Wilco, Watermaster, Remu pontoon, or similar) safely in aquatic and semi-aquatic environments

Execute dredging, slurry management, sediment removal, or tailings dam maintenance tasks as directed

Conduct daily pre-start checks and minor maintenance; complete condition reports

Comply with site health, safety, and environmental protocols

Collaborate with site supervisors, hydrologists, and ground crew

Maintain accurate operating logs and report anomalies promptly

Execute rescue operation tasks of auxiliary machinery

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Minimum 3 years operating amphibious or pontoon-mounted excavators

Demonstrated experience in mining, dredging, or heavy civil environments

Equipment operator certification or equivalent

Availability for extended rotations away from home

Physical fitness for remote, demanding field environments

Valid passport and ability to obtain a work visa for Peru and/or Chile

OTHER DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

Specific experience with tailings dam or floating conditions operations

Conversational English, Spanish or Portuguese (preferred but not required)

Mining safety induction certificate

First Aid certification

WHAT WE OFFER

Return flights from home country to site each rotation, fully covered

On-site accommodation and meals provided

Full visa and immigration support

Repatriation clause included in employment contract

All PPE and safety equipment provided

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV with a brief note describing your amphibious equipment. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 10 business days. Applications welcome from candidates worldwide.

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, and due to the requirement, that employees be able to safely complete the tasks associated with this job position, a successful candidate will be required to take a pre-employment fit for duty test, including a drug and alcohol testing, and complete a satisfactory criminal record check.

ConeTec is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law.