How to hire a crusher operator

How to hire a crusher operator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step crusher operator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a crusher operator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new crusher operator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a crusher operator, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a crusher operator to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a crusher operator that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of crusher operator salaries for various roles:

   Type of Crusher Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Crusher Operator		$13-28
   Equipment Operator	Equipment operators are employees who are assigned to work on specific company equipment. They are skilled workers trained to handle all aspects of the particular equipment, from basic operating to repairing... Show more	$11-19
   Operator	Operators are skilled workers who are in charge of working on an industrial machine or a specific aspect of the manufacturing business. They are trained to operate machines, learning how to use them... Show more	$12-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Loaders
   • Asphalt
   • Routine Maintenance
   • MSHA
   • Hand Tools
   • Conveyor Belts
   • Safety Standards
   • Plant Operations
   • Equipment Operation
   • OSHA
   • End Loaders
   • CDL
   • Support Equipment
   • Pulleys

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Used oxygen and acetylene cutting torches to cut steel.
   • Work all jobs in department from shoveling mud and cleanup to control room operator.
   • Operate 226-b skid steers and 980-h loaders.
   • operate caterpillar D8 bulldozer for pit moves.
   • Supply tobacco to the DCC process- balance cuts.
   • Clear areas with bulldozers to prepare for drilling and blasting.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your crusher operator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A crusher operator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, crusher operators' average salary in florida is 35% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level crusher operators 52% less than senior-level crusher operators.
   • Certifications. A crusher operator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a crusher operator's salary.

   Average crusher operator salary

   $42,080yearly

   $20.23 hourly rate

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   Entry-level crusher operator salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a crusher operator job description

   A good crusher operator job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a crusher operator job description:

   Crusher operator job description example

   You are an experienced Crusher Operator who takes pride in the safe and efficient operation of production mining equipment in a surface pit operation. You will be operating a mobile crusher to support site development operations.
   
   Apply today to join the Ledcor team today in Sabina, the Kitikmeot or the Back River project. This is a camp-based position with supplied chartered flights.
   Essential Responsibilities:
   Conduct pre-trip/walk-around safety inspections and completes daily Field Level Hazard Assessments for all activities Maintain heavy equipment in good operating condition, and reporting and logging maintenance requirements or concerns Complete production reporting and other documentation as required Communicate effectively and professionally with other team members Be a leader of both safety and production for the team by ensuring compliance with all company, client, and legislated safety policies and procedures
   
   Qualifications:
   Must be able to run a loader (IT28, 966, 950 sizes) for purposes of feeding a crusher Must be able to run excavator (336, 320 sizes) for purposes of feeding a crusher Must have experience feeding a mobile crusher plant At a minimum, the dayshift crusher operators must be able to troubleshoot and change screens on a mobile crusher Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a clean driver's abstract Must possess a valid form of government issued photo identification Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol testing Must be fully vaccinated and provide valid COVID-19 vaccination record (unless you have a legitimate recognized medical or religious reason for not getting vaccinated)
   
   Work Conditions:
   Applicants who reside within Nunavut will be given preference due to the location of this project21/21 rotation work schedule; working 11.5 hours per day.Must be open to night shifts Work will be primarily outdoors for extended periods of time in harsh weather conditions
   
   Additional Information:
   Company Description
   Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We're experts in public and private infrastructure construction and maintenance. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, national highways, bridges, roads, waterways, dams, airports, underground utilities, independent power projects and site reclamation.
   
   But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now!
   
   Employment Equity
   At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
   Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.
   
   View our full Inclusion & Diversity statement here.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find crusher operators for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your crusher operator job on Zippia to find and recruit crusher operator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit crusher operators, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new crusher operator

   Once you've decided on a perfect crusher operator candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new crusher operator. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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