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Mine - Utility Helper

PublishedPublished: 8/8/2026
At WE Soda, we believe you are the most important asset. We are taking steps to attract and retain talented and motivated hourly entry-level and experienced individuals. Come utilize your skills and contribute to our continued success. Your new rewarding career begins here!

WE Soda is the world's largest and most sustainable producer of soda ash, with operations in Turkey and two US-based facilities, located in Green River, Wyoming. At WE Soda, we strive to be the global leader in safe, sustainable, and innovative soda ash solutions, inspiring progress and creating a lasting positive impact for our industry and communities.

Why Join WE Soda?
  • Highly competitive and attractive wages.
  • Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance, Vision, Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Pre-paid Legal, beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA contribution if eligibility is met.
  • Pension for Hourly Union employees.
  • Opportunity to participate in a 401(k) savings plan. The company does not provide a matching contribution for pension eligible employees.
  • Company-paid transportation to our plant from Green River, Rock Springs, and Bridger Valley.

Position Title: Hourly - Mine Utility Helper

Location: Green River, WY

About the Pay Compensation and Benefit Package:

Highly competitive and attractive pay package with entry level positions starting at a base hourly rate of $50.08, with an opportunity to secure jobs through an internal bidding process that pays up to an hourly rate of $61.77. Additional compensation can be earned through overtime opportunities that become available.

Minimum Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED) from an accredited educational institution.
  • One (1) year of experience in an industrial environment.


Preferred:
  • Underground mining experience.
  • Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with the uses of various hand tools and equipment.


Activities and Responsibilities:
  • Operate mining equipment
  • Material handling
  • Perform housekeeping duties including, but not limited to, shoveling, debris removal, and general clean up of work areas.
  • Understand mine operating procedures and underground ventilation


Skills and Abilities:
  • Work independently or as a member of a team with or without direct supervision.
  • Effectively communicate, both verbally and in written format.
  • Follow instructions and adhere to directives.
  • Make necessary decisions to complete job tasks and problem solve.
  • Recognize and follow safety protocols and correct safety concerns.
  • Work with hourly and salaried employees, and train as necessary.
  • Safely apply chemicals for cleaning.
  • Work under varying environmental conditions.
  • Work on feet, climb stairs, work in confined spaces, and walk from various locations throughout the plants.
  • Included in our hiring process for this position is a physical abilities test (PAT), drug screen, in-person interviews, and background check.

WE Soda is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 or older), disability, genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to apply through this site because of a disability. Contact WE Soda Human Resources to discuss reasonable accommodations by sending an email to humanresources@wesoda.com.