Dozer Operator (Marion)

Foresight Energy; City of Marion; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Foresight Energy is seeking an experienced Dozer Operator for our coal operations in Australia. The role involves operating a Dozer on raw and coal piles, performing pre-operation checks, and maintaining housekeeping and fueling areas.

You will communicate via radio, complete paperwork, and support safety and efficiency on site. Candidates should have 18 months or more experience on Dozers D8 or larger at a coal mine, and be willing to work 12-hour swing shifts with day/night rotation every 9 to

Qualifications

• Experience operating dozers on coal mine sites.
• Knowledge of safety and operating procedures.
• Ability to communicate via radios and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Operate Dozer on raw & coal pile and refuse area.
• Perform pre-operation checks and safety procedures.
• Maintain cleanup on belt lines and assist with housekeeping.
• Complete required paperwork and reporting.
• Maintain fueling and service station.
• Adhere to company safety and operating procedures.

Skills

Dozer operation

Safety compliance

Radio communication

Documentation

Equipment inspection

Job description

• Ensure company equipment, material, and work site are maintained, kept clean, and in compliance with company’s standard safety and operating procedures
• Operate Dozer on raw & clean coal pile and refuse area
• Proper pre-operation examination of equipment, use and check of fire suppression system and fire extinguisher, proper lock-out and tag-out procedures, maintaining proper housekeeping of equipment
• Proper communication via company radio and handheld radio
• Maintain fueling and service station
• Maintain clean up on belt lines, shoveling required
• Complete required paperwork, reporting, and other documentation
• Other duties as needed

• 18 months or more experience on dozers D8 or equivalent and larger, at a coal mine
• Available to work 12 hour swing shifts requiring rotating from days to nights every 9 to 14 days

Compensation at an attractive hourly rate of $26.80.

In addition, there’s potential to earn various bonuses based on safety, production metrics, and attendance.

At Foresight Energy, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We offer an outstanding wage and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays; vacation time; and so much more.