Experienced Equipment Operator I - Caballo

Preferred Experience: 3-5 years

Job Summary

This job is responsible for the operation of open cut mine equipment to facilitate the production of coal.

Safely operating a variety of heavy equipment and haul trucks utilized in the mining industry.

Responsible for completion of pre-operational inspections, safety interactions and productive/efficient skilled operations of assigned equipment.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visibly support and champion Peabody's Mission and Values
• Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
• Inspect and service equipment
• Pre-start inspection of equipment and work environment
• Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
• Experience in the operation of any combination of the following: Haul Trucks (190 or larger), Scrapers (627 or larger), Dozers (D9 or larger), Rubber Tire Dozers (824 or larger), Blades (14G or larger).
• Experience preferred: Loaders (988 or larger), Drills (single pass, DMM2, DMM3 or PV275), Shovels.
• Conduct safety observations and complete safety interactions monthly.
• Other duties as assigned by the company

Physical Requirements

SURFACE ENVIRONMENT

• Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift
• Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
• Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and ladders
• Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA
• Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms/legs and good hand to eye coordination
• Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 - 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the work shift
• Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high decibels, varying degrees of light/dark, in and around artificial light, and in a confined work area
• Must have the ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)

Education

• High School Degree or GED Equivalent required