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Brown & Root Industrial Services

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Crane Operator

Wando, SC · On-site

$29 - $33/hr

Monday-Thursday, 10-hour shifts (4/10 schedule). * Full-time position. Company: Brown & Root ... May operate all or some of the follow types of equipment: backhoe, bulldozer, crane, dragline, font ...

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NAES

Heavy Equipment Operator

Bremond, TX · On-site

... yard dragline, a 29-cubic-yard mass excavator, a 24-cubic-yard hydraulic backhoe, and a fleet of ... This is a temporary opportunity, however there may be consideration for fulltime employment status ...

NAES Corporation

Heavy Equipment Operator

Bremond, TX

$28 - $34/hr

... yard dragline, a 29-cubic-yard mass excavator, a 24-cubic-yard hydraulic backhoe, and a fleet of ... This is a temporary opportunity, however there may be consideration for fulltime employment status ...

NAES Corporation

Heavy Equipment Operator

Bremond, TX

... yard dragline, a 29-cubic-yard mass excavator, a 24-cubic-yard hydraulic backhoe, and a fleet of ... This is a temporary opportunity, however there may be consideration for fulltime employment status ...

State of Oklahoma

Equipment Operator II

Perry, OK · On-site

$3.3K/mo

This is a full-time state position that provides a percentage of matching contributions to ... hoe, dipper, clam shell, dragline, load hooks or other attachments in doing such tasks as ...

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How much do full time dragline operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time dragline operator in the United States is $35.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.25 and $39.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Dragline Operator vs Full Time Excavator Operator?

AspectFull Time Dragline OperatorFull Time Excavator Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma, heavy equipment certification, crane and rigging trainingHigh school diploma, heavy equipment certification, operator training
Work EnvironmentMining sites, large construction projects, open-pit operationsConstruction sites, demolition projects, mining operations
Industry UsagePrimarily in mining and large-scale excavationConstruction, demolition, mining

Both roles require heavy equipment operation certifications and involve working in outdoor, large-scale environments. The main difference lies in the equipment used: dragline operators handle large, cable-operated excavators for deep excavation, mainly in mining, while excavator operators work with versatile hydraulic machines across construction and demolition sites.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Dragline Operator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 96% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 4% Physical, 25% Hybrid, and 71% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,125 per year, or $35.2 per hour.
Dragline Oiler Bridger Coal Surface Mine Point of Rocks, WY

Dragline Oiler Bridger Coal Surface Mine Point of Rocks, WY

PacifiCorp

Point Of Rocks, WY

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

PacifiCorp rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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

Responsible for safely and efficiently oiling, inspecting and checking the operation of a dragline according to designed criteria usually after progressing through performing duties as a ground person dragline. Inspects equipment before operating and insures that it is in safe, operable condition. Must be qualified to learn the operation of the dragline and assume responsibilities of a dragline operator on an intermittent/relief basis.  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.
  • A minimum of three years of surface mining experience
  • Prefer experience performed in progression as ground person dragline.
Additional Information

Req Id: 114788

Company Code: PACIFICORP

Primary Location: POINT OF ROCKS

Department: Power Supply

Schedule: FULL TIME

Personnel Subarea: [[personnel subarea]]

Hiring Range: $45.81

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

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.

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