EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Position Description Responsible for operation and minor maintenance of mobile and stationary equipment associated with coal handling, grounds upkeep, and other bulk materials handling. Also operates equipment used in solid waste operations. Operates rubber tired and crawler dozers, front end loaders, motor graders, cranes, excavators, compactors, on/off road dump trucks, tractor-trailers (lowboy, etc.), and other equipment used in bulk material handling operations. Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to mobile equipment. Assist with spill containment, cleanup, and disposal. Maintains generating station roads and grounds using backhoes, motor graders, tractors, and associated equipment. Operates solid waste processing equipment. Operates excavators to provide proper ash pond maintenance. Acts as a 'lead person' in the absence of the Crew Supervisor when utility workers are performing assigned tasks, and may act as coal train unloading supervisor when required. Performs utility and other related duties as required. Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots coal conveyors, unloading systems, and associated equipment. Essential Job Tasks Operates rubber tired and crawler dozers, front end loaders, motor graders, cranes, excavators, compactors, on/off road dump trucks, tractor-trailers (lowboy, etc.), and other equipment used in bulk material handling operations. Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to mobile equipment. Assist with spill containment, cleanup, and disposal. Maintains generating station roads and grounds using backhoes, motor graders, tractors, and associated equipment. Operates solid waste processing equipment. Operates excavators to provide proper ash pond maintenance. Acts as a 'lead person' in the absence of the Crew Supervisor when utility workers are performing assigned tasks, and may act as coal train unloading supervisor when required. Performs utility and other related duties as required. Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots coal conveyors, unloading systems, and associated equipment. Position Requirements High school diploma/GED +5 years experience is required. Additional technical courses in mechanics/welding and background in mechanics, heavy mobile equipment operations/ maintenance, or conveyor/railway equipment operations is desirable. Compensation Information $27.00 -$33.75 (min. - mid.) #J-18808-Ljbffr