Surface Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Summary

We are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for our operations near Brookwood, Alabama. We expect this person to be a role model for the "Warrior Way" and uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and teamwork.

Who We Are

All teammates are required to work in a manner that exemplifies the “Warrior Way” - Safer, Accountability, Follow Through, Excellence, Responsibility. Mining positions may be required to work various shifts, rotating schedules, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. We provide a generous compensation and benefits package, including incentive plans, 401(k), paid time off and company paid medical, dental and vision care.

About the Role

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will operate various size dozers, loaders, haulage trucks and other various equipment associated with a preparation plant in a safe and efficient manner. The Heavy Equipment Operator will work closely with supervisors and other team members to maintain a safe work environment while adhering to company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-op check of machinery to be used.
• Push coal into raw and clean coal feeders.
• Push refuse on rock dump area.
• Perform rough grading and spreading of materials for roads.
• Loading or unloading trucks.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and regulations.
• Preserves a safe and clean work environment by keeping trash picked up and practicing good housekeeping standards in work areas.
• Other duties that may be assigned by supervisor.

Who You are

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain good punctuality and attendance.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a mining environment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other team members and supervisors.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Good organizational, time management and multitasking skills.

Environment and Safety

Ensure adherence to State, Federal and Company workplace policies and standard work procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control. Maintain a high level of Safety performance through effective communication, monitoring, and revision of standard work procedures. Identify and report safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, and property damage at the workplace. Attend and participate in all scheduled safety meetings and training. Ensure adherence to environmental policy, work standards, management plans and regulatory obligations and requirements.

Physical Requirements – Mining Operations

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces.
• Must be able to sit for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles.
• Must be able to walk for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Will need to walk through different sections of the mine with different amounts of clearance and headroom. Walking ability will be based on SCSR emergency evacuation plan required and approved by MSHA.
• Must be able to wear the required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA.
• Must be able to bend or stoop for a full work period because of mine height.
• Must be able to climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on and off equipment and ladders.
• Must be able to do repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have quick reflex movements of the arms and legs as well as good hand to eye coordination.
• Must be able to lift 25 to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally lift items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able 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 and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.

Warrior Met Coal is a leading producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry from underground mines located in Brookwood, Alabama, southwest of Birmingham and near Tuscaloosa. The company’s cost-efficient operations serve markets in the United States, Europe, Asia and South America via convenient barge and rail access to the Port of Mobile. Operating safely is a high priority for Warrior Met Coal, and we focus daily on providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.