Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Adecco USA, Inc.
  • Gillette, Wyoming
  • Full Time
Heavy Equipment Operator

Transportation

$ 23 / Hour

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We are currently seeking an Experienced Production Equipment Operator to join the world's largest surface coal mine and is located in Wright, Wyoming. The mine produces high quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and then shipped by rail. It has approximately 465 million tons of coal reserves.

As part of Campbell County, Wright is a safe, tight-knitmunity with outstanding schools, and various recreational opportunities.

This role will be responsible for the operation of open cut mine equipment to facilitate the production of coal.

Duties will include:

Visibly support and champion Peabody's Mission and Values

Act in accordance with and ad to Safety as a Way of Life Management System

Inspect and service equipment

Plan digging activities to ensure optimal coal recovery

Dig coal and waste to ensure optimal recovery

Train more junior production employees

Pre-start inspection of equipment and work environment

Collect waste and tipping at correct location

Monitor the control panel of the equipment to identify and correct malfunctions and service requirements

Ensure activitiesply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements

Other duties as assigned by thepany

The Lifestyle:

This position may require the necessity to work weekends, holidays, or another shift as deemed necessary.

We provide 401K matching, medical, dental and vision health plans with minimal cost to the employee. Benefit eligibility starts on your first day of work.

About you:

Three years' experience operating dozer equipment at a mine site is preferred.

Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot situations arising in the pit area as needed.

Ability to operate auxiliary equipment such as forklifts, overhead shop cranes, etc.

Ability to work in all types of weather conditions and at different times of day.

Ability to work a flexible schedule as required by business need.

Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends and overtime when required.

High School Degree or GED Equivalent required

Physical Requirements - Surface:

Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift

Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles

Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on and off equipment and ladders

Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA

Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms and legs and good hand to eye coordination

Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 - 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the course of work shift

Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area

The job requires that you be able to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evenings and nights with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays

Pay Details: $23.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program,muter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay w applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to adecco/en-us/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Ref: US_EN_9...370
Job ID: 487191112
Originally Posted on: 7/29/2025

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