We are currently seeking an **Experienced Production Equipment Operator** to join the worlds 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-knit community 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 adhere 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 activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
+ Other duties as assigned by the company
**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, commuter 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 where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to
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
As part of Campbell County, Wright is a safe, tight-knit community 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 adhere 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 activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
+ Other duties as assigned by the company
**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, commuter 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 where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to
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
Job ID: 487191112
Originally Posted on: 7/29/2025
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