John D. Tinnin
Elko,NV
Summary
Seasoned professional with extensive experience in mining and transportation, notably with Coash USA and Nevada Gold Mines. Excelled in roles requiring operation of heavy machinery and ensuring safety compliance. Demonstrated exceptional team collaboration and dependability, alongside proficiency in safety practices and equipment operation. Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency and safety standards.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
Coash USA
Elko, NV
10.2024 - Current
- Maintain safe and clean operation of bus, pick up and drop off miners at mine in a safe timely manner.
Equipment Operator
Acha Construction
Elko, NV
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Operate equipment such as excavators, loaders, and skid steers. Did finish work for concrete pad, etc.
Underground Operator
Nevada Gold Mines
Elko, NV
01.2022 - 08.2025
- job duties included utilities, shotcrete, and explosives.
Underground Miner
NISS/Pogo Mine
Fairbanks, AK
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Job duties included underground utilities.
Underground Miner
Newmont Goldcorp
Elko, NV
04.2013 - 10.2020
- Duties included utilities, shotcrete, loader operator, pug mill operator, explosives, grader operator, etc.
Concentrate Leach Plant Lead Tech
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold
Bagdad, AZ
03.2006 - 04.2013
- Duties included control operations and ensuring crew ran safe and new job duties and responsibilities each day.
Roaster Operator/Underground Miner
Barrick Goldstrike Mines
Elko, NV
05.2000 - 03.2006
- Duties included roaster operation, running circuit floors, checking pressures, flows, and making sure equipment was running properly.
- Underground duties included haul truck operation, shotcrete, and bolter operation.
Roaster Operator
Newmont Goldcorp
Elko, NV
03.1993 - 05.2000
- Duties included checking pressure, flows, PH levels, and ensuring equipment was running properly and safely.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bagdad High School
Bagdad, AZ05-1991
Skills
- Commercial driving
- Local routes
- Team collaboration
- Safety practices
- Clean driving record
- Dependability and punctuality
- Weather condition driving
- Defensive driving
- Logbook management
- Navigation and road safety
- Air brake certification
- Time management
- Route navigation
- Local traffic regulations
- Safety-focused
- Passenger safety
- Emergency procedures
- First aid
- Pre-trip inspections
- Vehicle inspections
- Inclement weather driving
- Safe driving techniques
- Passenger interaction
- Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Bus Driver
Coash USA
10.2024 - Current
Equipment Operator
Acha Construction
08.2024 - 09.2025
Underground Operator
Nevada Gold Mines
01.2022 - 08.2025
Underground Miner
NISS/Pogo Mine
10.2020 - 12.2022
Underground Miner
Newmont Goldcorp
04.2013 - 10.2020
Concentrate Leach Plant Lead Tech
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold
03.2006 - 04.2013
Roaster Operator/Underground Miner
Barrick Goldstrike Mines
05.2000 - 03.2006
Roaster Operator
Newmont Goldcorp
03.1993 - 05.2000
High School Diploma -
Bagdad High School