Dozer Operator (Patton)

Foresight Energy

Litchfield, ILJob$27.59/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$27.59/hr
Location
Litchfield, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Foresight Energy is hiring a Dozer Operator (Patton). The Dozer Operator is responsible for operating a dozer on raw and clean coal piles and refuse areas. This role involves maintaining company equipment and worksites, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and performing pre-operation examinations of equipment. The operator will also handle communication via company radio, maintain fueling and service stations, and complete required paperwork.

Key focus areas include Ensure company equipment, material, and work site are maintained, kept clean, and in compliance with company’s standard safety and operating procedures, Operate Dozer on raw & clean coal pile and refuse area, and Perform proper pre-operation examination of equipment, use and check of fire suppression system and fire extinguisher, proper lock-out and tag-out procedures, maintaining proper housekeeping of equipment.

Successful candidates bring 18+ Months Dozer Experience and Available 12-Hour Swing Shifts. Important skills include Operate Dozer, Pre-Operation Examination Of Equipment, Fire Suppression System Use, Fire Extinguisher Use, Lock-Out Procedures, and Tag-Out Procedures.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operate DozerPre-Operation Examination of EquipmentFire Suppression System UseFire Extinguisher UseLock-Out ProceduresTag-Out ProceduresCompany Radio CommunicationHandheld Radio CommunicationMaintain Fueling StationMaintain Service StationShovelingComplete PaperworkReportingDocumentation

Qualifications

18 Months or More Experience on Dozers D8 or Equivalent and LargerCoal Mine ExperienceAvailable to Work 12 Hour Swing ShiftsRotating From Days to Nights Every 9 to 14 Days

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

  • Ensure company equipment, material, and work site are maintained, kept clean, and in compliance with company’s standard safety and operating procedures

  • Operate Dozer on raw & clean coal pile and refuse area

  • Proper pre-operation examination of equipment, use and check of fire suppression system and fire extinguisher, proper lock-out and tag-out procedures, maintaining proper housekeeping of equipment

  • Proper communication via company radio and handheld radio

  • Maintain fueling and service station

  • Maintain clean up on belt lines, shoveling required

  • Complete required paperwork, reporting, and other documentation

  • Other duties as needed

Requirements

  • 18 months or more experience on dozers D8 or equivalent and larger, at a coal mine

  • Available to work 12 hour swing shifts requiring rotating from days to nights every 9 to 14 days

Benefits

Compensation at an attractive hourly rate of $27.59.

In addition, there's potential to earn various bonuses based on safety, production metrics, and attendance.

At Foresight Energy, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We offer an outstanding wage and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays; vacation time; and so much more.

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