Black Thunder Mine - Equipment Operator 1

Careermine; Wright (WY); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 52,349,000; Full time

Job summary

Thunder Basin Coal Company, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator for the Black Thunder Mine in Wright, WY. You will operate heavy earth-moving equipment such as haul trucks, blades, and water trucks, and perform fueling and routine maintenance to ensure uptime.

Responsibilities include moving power cables, water management, and keeping equipment clean while adhering to safety and efficiency goals. Applicants must be 18+, legally eligible to work in the United States, and able to work rotating

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have a work ethic that allows daily performance with minimal supervision.
• Must have excellent interpersonal/communication skills and be able to work in a team.
• Must be willing to work in adverse conditions including heat, cold, dust, rain, snow and wind.
• Must demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy earth-moving and support equipment in open pit coal mining (240 and 320+ ton haul trucks, 24H blades, water trucks).
• Fuel, lube, and perform routine maintenance checks on equipment.
• Assist with moving power cables for shovels, draglines and pit lighting.
• Water control—setting pumps, installing and moving water lines to remove water from mining areas.
• Clean equipment as necessary.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Safety awareness

Shift work

Work authorization

Adverse conditions

Education

High school diploma

Driver's license

Job description

Equipment Operator

Thunder Basin Coal Company, LLC

JOB LOCATION: Black Thunder Mine, Wright, WY

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 10

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Must meet our 3 core values; Safety, Sustainability and Continuous Improvement.
• Operating heavy earth-moving and support equipment in open pit coal mining operation, equipment includes: 240 and 320+ ton haul trucks, 24H blades and water trucks.
• Fuel, lube, and perform routine maintenance checks on a variety of mining equipment.
• Assist with moving power cables for shovels, draglines and general pit lighting.
• Water control - setting pumps, installing and moving water lines to remove water from mining areas.
• Clean equipment as necessary.
• All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have a work ethic that allows him/her to demonstrate his/her ability daily with minimal supervision.
• Must have excellent interpersonal/communication skills and an ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Must be willing to work in adverse conditions including, but not limited to, extreme heat, cold, dust, rain, snow and wind, as well as frequent contact with grease and dirt.
• Must demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• Valid Driver's License preferred.

We thank all candidates for their interest but advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We look forward to seeing you