Wild Boar Night Shift Operator - Dozer/Mobile Equip

About the role

Safely and efficiently operate large surface mining equipment being used in the process of the mining, preparation or shipment of coal.

Responsibilities

• Qualified hydraulic shovel operator is preferred and will be considered before others.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in safely operating large mining equipment of the following or equivalent sizes: Caterpillar D7, D8, D9, D10, D11 bulldozers, Caterpillar 988 or 992 end loaders, small to medium size backhoes, road graders, large excavators and hydraulic drills.
• Experience operating large draglines is desired.
• Capable of working in congested areas and recognizing and adjusting for changing situations in active mining areas.
• Able to safely operate equipment on steep slopes, next to highwalls, and drill benches, all of which are continuously changing.
• Able to recognize and react safely to potential hazards from changing conditions such as weather, sunlight, darkness, artificial lighting and the variability of the surface contours.
• Able to recognize potential safety hazards associated with the various mining areas such as equipment blind spots, overburden highwalls, blasting areas, repair shop hazards, powerlines, etc.
• Able to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms and legs and good hand to eye coordination.
• Able to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.
• Able to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA.

Requirements

• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to communicate and coordinate with co-workers and supervisors.
• Able to follow Company, State and Federal regulations, plans and policies.
• Able to have high safety standards for self and others and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Able to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Able to work any assigned shift, overtime, weekends and holidays at all Wild Boar locations.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED.