Heavy Equipment Operator

Wyo-Ben; Greybull, Magnet Cove (WY, AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacations

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Wyo-Ben, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to work at Magnet Cove in Greybull. This full-time role involves operating scrapers, dozers, excavators, loaders, and other mining machinery safely on rotating shifts.

You will inspect equipment, load trucks, stockpile materials, and communicate updates during handoffs while maintaining clean, safe work areas. A valid driver's license and prior heavy equipment experience are required, with a strong safety mindset and dependability essential.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of plant, mining, construction, or heavy equipment experience preferred.
• Experience operating heavy equipment and loaders.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, recordkeeping, and math skills.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment, loaders, feed hoppers, and other mining equipment safely and efficiently.
• Move, blend, stockpile, and recover ore and product materials.
• Load trucks and maintain stockpile, drainage, and work areas.
• Complete equipment inspections, fueling, load logs, and basic maintenance tasks.
• Communicate operational updates, hazards, and production changes during shift handoffs.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Report equipment, safety, and quality concerns to supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Loader operation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Mathematics

Driver's license

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator - Magnet Cove, Greybull

No recruiters or unsolicited agency referrals please.

Wyo-Ben, Inc is a leading family-owned business established in 1951, specializing in Wyoming Bentonite Clay based products. Our materials serve global industries including oil, gas, water well drilling, cat litter and more. Headquartered in Billings, Montana, with manufacturing facilities in Wyoming, we provide high‑quality solutions worldwide.

Full-Time | Rotating Shifts

Required: Valid Driver's License

The main purpose and function of the Heavy Equipment Operator is to operate heavy equipment including scrapers, dozers, excavators, loaders, farm tractors, rock trucks, motor graders, etc.

What You'll Do

• Operate heavy equipment, loaders, feed hoppers, and other mining equipment safely and efficiently.
• Move, blend, stockpile, and recover ore and product materials.
• Load trucks and maintain stockpile, drainage, and work areas.
• Complete equipment inspections, fueling, load logs, and basic maintenance tasks.
• Communicate operational updates, hazards, and production changes during shift handoffs.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Report equipment, safety, and quality concerns to supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• 6 months to 1 year of plant, mining, construction, or heavy equipment experience preferred.
• Experience operating heavy equipment and loaders.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, recordkeeping, and math skills.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
• Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Regular exposure to dust, noise, machinery, and mobile equipment.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, and work 8-10 hour shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Must comply with all safety and PPE requirements.

We perform pre-employment drug screens, including marijuana, fitness for duty criminal background and motor vehicle checks.

Wyo-Ben offers a competitive starting wage and an extensive benefit package, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid holidays, and vacations, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match.

Wyo-Ben is an Affiantative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.