Coal Yard Vac Truck Operator

Full Time
Owensville, IN
Posted
Job description

Local Position on Core Crew, does NOT pay per diem or travel.

General Statement of Duties

Perform all functions associated with the unloading, handling, and storage of material.

General Expectations

  • Will be knowledgeable of and follow all safety rules, procedures and practices.
  • Will, when directed by supervision, report to assigned locations for the purpose of receiving training and will actively participate in the training activities.
  • Will carry out assignments in training for and/or performing fire response and first aid.
  • Will, during the normal performance of his duties, watch for and promptly report to supervision any damaged or defective equipment or conditions which may cause damage or injury.
  • Will keep all equipment, tools, materials and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Will report as directed to any facility for any shift where needed.
  • Will perform work in a responsible and cooperative manner to facilitate a positive working environment.
  • Will compile information and generate reports, forms, and documents as required.

Specific Expectations

At a minimum, contractor is expected to:

  • Will operate proficiently and in a safe manner all the equipment associated with the material handling systems such as: crawler tractors, earth moving pans, dump trucks, unloaders, conveying systems, coal barge unloader, limestone loader, limestone and coal reclaimers, samplers, scales, etc.
  • Will service and perform minor maintenance on material handling equipment such as: the lubrication of equipment, changing air filters, checking tires for proper pressure levels, fueling tractors, checking radiator levels, etc.
  • Will participate in the inspection of all material handling equipment including: conveyor systems, structures, miscellaneous equipment and unloaders.
  • Conduct tasks such as: coal and limestone barge unloading, coal train unloading, earth moving/road work, conveyor work/light preventive maintenance, manual housekeeping duties including shoveling and sweeping.

General Qualifications

  • Must be willing to work inside and outside under varying weather conditions.
  • Three to five years' experience in heavy industrial/power plant environment preferred.
  • General working knowledge of power plant operations preferred.
  • Proficient in heavy equipment operation (including large crawler tractors/dozens, scrapers, loaders, etc.)
  • Familiar with basic maintenance requirements for equipment operated with ability to perform some routine maintenance procedures.
  • Ability to work shift schedule.
  • Understanding of OSHA safety rules in heavy industrial/power plant environment
  • Understanding of Coast Guard and maritime safety rules if working around waterways.
  • Able to lift 50 lbs. and work at heights and in confined spaces.

Specific Qualifications

  • Must have a thorough knowledge of the mechanical functions involved in the operation of heavy material moving equipment.
  • Must have a thorough knowledge of the material handling systems and the procedures involved in unloading and conveying material.
  • Must be observant and have normal color vision acuity in addition to being able to detect abnormal operations through sight, sound, and smell.
  • Knowledge of basic power plant operations and of Lockout/Tagout systems preferred.
  • Able to speak, read and write English.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance

Trucking home time:

  • Home daily

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Owensville, IN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Are you willing to submit to a background investigation?
  • Are you willing to submit to drug screening?

Work Location: In person

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