Shuttle Car Operator (Mach)

Foresight Energy; City of Marion; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Foresight Energy in Australia seeks a Shuttle Car Operator to load and move materials underground, control conveyors, and coordinate vehicle traffic in an active mining environment.

Requirements include 2+ years as a Shuttle Car Operator and current Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training. Compensation is hourly with potential bonuses for safety and attendance, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Shuttle Car Operator.
• Current Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training.

Responsibilities

• Control conveyors that run the entire length of shuttle cars to distribute loads as loading progresses.
• Maneuver shuttle cars into position for loading and unloading.
• Position material handling equipment.
• Drive loaded shuttle cars to conveyors, with awareness of miners, equipment, and power cables.
• Observe hand signals, light signals, stakes, or other markings when operating machines.
• Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement.
• Clean, fuel, and service equipment; repair or replace parts as necessary.
• Clean machinery or equipment.
• Monitor loading processes to ensure materials are loaded according to mining conditions.
• Follow Company Policies, State, and Federal Laws.

Skills

Shuttle Car Operation

Safety awareness

Observation and signaling

Team coordination

Education

MSHA Experienced Miner Training

Tools

Conveyors

Material handling equipment

Job description

• Control conveyors that run the entire length of shuttle cars to distribute loads as loading progresses
• Maneuver shuttle cars into position for loading and unloading
• Position material handling equipment
• Drive loaded shuttle cars to conveyors, having full awareness of other miners, mining equipment, power cable, and move controls to discharge loads onto conveyors
• Observe hand signals, light signal, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines
• Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement
• Clean, fuel, and service equipment, and repair and replace parts as necessary
• Clean machinery or equipment
• Monitor loading processes to ensure that materials are loaded according to mining conditions
• Follow Company Policies, State, and Federal Laws

2 + years experience as a Shuttle Car Operator

Current Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training

Compensation at an attractive hourly rate of $30.53.

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.