Yard Operator - Physical - WV Generation - Maidsville Fort Martin Power Station
On-siteMaidsville, West Virginia, United States
Maidsville, West Virginia, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeEnergy ServicesLarge
Full TimeLargeEnergy Services
Job Summary
Operate yard equipment including bulldozers, excavators, and barge unloaders while stocking, spreading, and reclaiming coal. Perform adjustments, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance on coal handling apparatus, crushers, and conveyor systems. Inspect, lubricate, and service equipment, reporting abnormal conditions to supervisors. Process coal and lime samples, maintain accurate logs, and direct employees in lime handling operations. Adhere to safety protocols, participate in the Loss Control Team, and work rotating shifts in high-temperature environments.
Required Qualifications
- at least a two-year technical degree in a related field from an accredited school or the equivalent in education, training and experience
- Three years' experience in power plant coal handling or related material/aggregate handling industries that includes heavy equipment operation
- Military experience in any branch of the United States Armed Services applicable to material handling and heavy equipment operation
- Must have passed the Edison Electric Institute's POSS/MASS test
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Willingness and ability to learn the operation and minor repair practices and procedures for coal, bulk material handling and other Yard equipment
- Willingness and ability to learn the operation, care and functions of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, high-lifts, front loaders, backhoes, conveyors and other Yard equipment
- Willingness to acquire additional knowledge and skills required for proficient performance of the duties of this position
- Must be able to train and direct others, receive and issue orders in a timely manner that maintains harmony, teamwork and safety and obtain satisfactory performance from employees assigned to work with the operator
- Ability to perform heavy physical work, including, but not limited to occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment
- Ability to work in high places, confined spaces and a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions with frequent walking and climbing
- Ability and willingness to work assigned rotating shifts, overtime, holidays, and weekends
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