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Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

Responsible for the operation, preventive maintenance, and clean-up of stationary and mobile equipment and to maintain a safe work area. Provide manual assistance to assigned projects.

Pay Range: This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.
Level I: $23.39 - $35.24 per hour
Level II: $25.72 - $38.44 per hour 
Level III: $28.75 - $43.17 per hour
Senior: $32.36 - $48.41 per hour

Reporting Relationship: Mine Operations Supervisor

Location: Gillette, Wyoming

Essential Functions:
    Complete all requirements of the WRD Operation Technician Sr and maintain satisfactory and safe job performance.
    Communicate with supervisor on operating conditions and other pertinent information of assigned work areas and vehicles. (i.e. conveyor, load out, mobile equipment, etc.).
    Be familiar with equipment operating limits, parameters, operating procedures and systems and perform corrective actions if limits are exceeded in assigned equipment.
    Utilize proper operating techniques of assigned equipment and assist with moving conveyor and trailing cables.
    Perform general housekeeping duties as assigned.
    Work safely, following company policies, procedures and work practices in a positive, cooperative, and productive manner.
    Complete all required computer and paperwork.
    Maintain professional working relations with mine personnel.
    Assist other mine personnel or job task as directed.
What Is Required:
Level I:
    High School Diploma or equivalent
    Ability to obtain MSHA certification within 90 days of  hire.
Level II: 
    High School Diploma or equivalent
    MSHA experienced Miner certification upon hire.
    Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with individuals and small groups of employees.
Level III: 
    High School Diploma or equivalent
    Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience involving equipment operation and/or maintenance.
    MSHA experienced miner certification upon hire.
Senior: 
    High School Diploma or equivalent
    Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience involving equipment operation and/or maintenance.
    MSHA experienced miner certification upon hire.

What Is Desired:
    Knowledge of mobile and stationary mine equipment.
    Knowledge of maintenance on mobile and stationary mine equipment.
    Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with individuals and small groups of employees.
    Ability to read and interpret technical manuals to complete work assigned.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package!  Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.  If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at [email protected]. 

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.  If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit  careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.