Senior Dozer & Backhoe Operator — Open-Cut Mining

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

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.