Heavy Equipment Operator Bridger Coal Company, Point of Rocks, WY

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

401k with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Pet insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Bereavement leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

PacifiCorp is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator for on-site work at POINT OF ROCKS, WY. The role involves safely operating scraper, track dozer, grader, and rubber-tired dozer to move overburden, rock, spoil, and topsoil while adhering to all safety and regulatory requirements.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of heavy equipment experience. A post-offer physical capacity screening is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to three years of heavy equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely (scraper, track dozer, grader, and rubber-tired dozer).
• Log inspections and loading details accurately per regulations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Date: Oct 31, 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 Local Union IBB S1978.

Responsibilities

Responsible for safely and efficiently operating equipment - typically scraper, track dozer, grader and rubber-tired dozer in various materials (shot and unshot overburden and rock, spoil and topsoil). Inspects equipment before operating and insures that it is in safe, operable condition. Required to log accurately the information from equipment inspection and daily loading information (work area, loads, etc.). 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 heavy equipment operation.

This position requires a post-offer, pre-placement physical capacity screening, conducted by a licensed physical therapist, to assure the candidate meets the physical demands of the job. The screening will assess only the identified physical demands of the job being applied for

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

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 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

Additional Information

Primary Location: POINT OF ROCKS

Department: Power Supply

Schedule: FULL TIME

Hiring Range: $43.67

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

Nearest Major Market: Wyoming

Career Segment: Coal Mining, Compliance, Law, Supply, Mining, Legal, Operations

At PacifiCorp, we encourage everyone to work together. We embrace diversity and value the distinct perspectives of all our employees. We strive to cultivate a workplace that connects each employee to the organization and enables all individuals to participate and contribute to their full potential.

It is PacifiCorp's policy to provide and promote equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. In accordance with federal guidelines, PacifiCorp is committed to a program of affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.