NARM - Experienced Production Dozer/Backhoe Equipment Operator

Peabody Energy; Wright (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Medical, dental and vision

Job summary

Peabody Energy at North Antelope Rochelle Mine in Wright, Wyoming seeks an Experienced Production Dozer/Backhoe Equipment Operator to join our Open Cut Mining team. You will operate dozers and backhoes to support coal recovery and meet production targets.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of mine-site equipment experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work rotating shifts, weekends and overtime. We offer competitive benefits and a safety‑first culture.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience operating dozer equipment at a mine site.
• Ability to troubleshoot pit equipment issues.
• Experience with auxiliary equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and service equipment
• Plan digging activities to optimize coal recovery
• Dig coal and waste to ensure optimal recovery
• Train junior production employees
• Pre-start inspection of equipment and work environment
• Monitor control panels and address malfunctions
• Ensure safety, environmental and statutory compliance
• Other duties as assigned by the company

Skills

Dozer operation

Backhoe operation

Troubleshooting

Equipment inspection

Flexible scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

About the role

We are currently seeking an Experienced Production Dozer/Backhoe Equipment Operator to join our Open Cut Mining team at North Antelope Rochelle Mine (NARM). NARM is the world’s largest surface coal mine located in Wright, Wyoming. The mine produces high quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and then shipped by rail, with approximately 465 million tons of coal reserves.

Responsibilities

• 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

Lifestyle

This position may require working weekends, holidays, or another shift as deemed necessary.

Benefits

We provide 401 K 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).

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Peabody reserves the right to revise job descriptions or change and/or modify job responsibilities, functions and requirements as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

EEO Disclaimer: Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.