Ground Person Dragline - Bridger Coal Company

Pacific Power; Rock Springs (WY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Life insurance

Tuition Assistance

Mass Transit Pass

Job summary

PacifiCorp is seeking a safety-conscious equipment operator for POINT OF ROCKS, WY to operate track dozers and draglines, following GPS-guided criteria and environmental and safety standards.

The role emphasizes performing pre-operation inspections, maintaining compliance with regulatory policies, and collaborating with the Power Supply department to meet budgeted safety, cost, and productivity goals. On-site, full-time with strong benefits and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 1–3 years surface mining experience with draglines.
• 1–3 years of heavy equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate track dozers and draglines according to designated criteria.
• Inspect equipment before use and ensure safe, operable condition.
• Work around draglines to build level pads to grade with GPS.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations and company policies.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Surface mining experience

Draglines

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Date: Nov 3, 2026

Location: POINT OF ROCKS, WY, US, 82942

Company: PacifiCorp

POWER YOUR GREATNESS

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.

General Purpose

This position is with Union IBB Local S1978. Responsible for safely and efficiently operating equipment – typically track dozers – according to designated criteria. Works around draglines building level pad to grade with GPS, cuts key, pulls dragline power cable. Other qualifications may also include scraper, grader and rubber-tired dozer. Inspects equipment before operating and insures that it is in safe, operable condition. All work will be preformed in compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements and company policies for the mine to meet its budgeted goals in safety, cost, productivity and environmental requirements.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to three years of surface mining experience, working with draglines.
• One to three years of heavy equipment operation.

Primary Location: POINT OF ROCKS

100% ONSITE

Department: Power Supply

Schedule: FULL TIME

Hiring Range: $43.96/hour

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

Benefits

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle.

Our Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Nearest Major Market

Wyoming

Career Segment

Coal Mining, Compliance, Supply, Law, Mining, Legal, Operations