Coal Yard Tech - Ghent

Facilities Performance Group; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Facilities Performance Group is seeking a full-time cleaner for Ghent, KY. The role involves cleaning coal handling facility areas, including elevated walkways and conveyor rooms, with occasional high-elevation work and heavy lifting.

You will operate cleaning tools, follow ISO-safety practices, and report hazards to supervision. Typical duties include sweeping, washing belts, and maintaining floors while adhering to safety rules and schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs regularly.
• Ability to follow safety rules and operate in elevated work areas.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, clean floors, and wash beams to remove coal dust and debris.
• Lift 50-75 lbs as part of duties.
• Maintain and report safety concerns to supervisor.
• Maintain equipment and clean facilities within conveyor buildings and electric rooms.

Skills

Teamwork

Heavy lifting

Safety rules

Tool operation

Education

High school diploma

GED

Tools

Trade tools

Job description

Job Location: Ghent, KY 41045

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $16.50 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY:

Cleans and maintains orderly condition of coal handling facility areas including inside and outside premises of buildings and grounds as assigned. Duties involve a combination of the following: sweeping, dusting, shoveling, washing coal conveyor belts and using a wheel barrow as required. There will be heavy lifting in the process of removing refuse and debris. The dusting duties will include high dusting of fixtures, equipment and designated structures. This job requires working as a team member to accomplish tasks and will be working at locations at great heights over grated flooring. There will be use of high elevation walkways and catwalks to access areas to be cleaned. Also may include using water hoses or pressure washers to wash coal conveyor belts, work zones and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Sweeps, cleans floors using water hoses, and walkways.
• Washes beams and other accumulation areas removing coal dust and operations debris.
• Must be able to lift 50-75lbs on a regular basis
• Must be dependable. Be at work on time and work the assigned schedule and have good attendance
• Cleans and helps maintain floors within conveyor buildings, transfer houses, and electric rooms
• Keeps his equipment properly cleaned and ready for use for the next day or shift's use.
• Reports repair and safety concern needs to the supervisor daily.
• Participates in ISO practices and embraces ISO principles and philosophies in the performance of principal duties and responsibilities.
• 9) Makes Safety the first consideration above all other responsibilities. Follows all safety rules and uses sound judgement for the protection of him/herself, co-workers, client personnel, general public and property. Participates in safety training and attends safety meetings as scheduled by supervisor. Also responsible for reporting unsafe conditions or practices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required. A minimum of one (1) year of related experience in a similar service related position preferred but not required.

Language Skills

Ability to speak simple sentences, to read and interpret safety rules and to read chemical labels.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

All licenses and industry certifications as required by local and/or state jurisdictions.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to operate all trade tools and equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Continuous standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, and grasping/squeezing with right hand and/or left hand. Frequent lifting/carrying up to 50lbs and twisting trunk/neck. Occasional lifting/carrying 50-75lbs. Stooping/Bending/Squatting/Crawling/Crouching, and Climbing, Balancing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Highly Essential Functions: Working as Part of a Group.

Somewhat essential functions: Irregular Hours (i.e., overtime, weekends, shifts, flextime, etc.)

POSSIBLE JOB REQUIREMENTS: ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Occasional Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts, Work in High, Precarious Places, fumes or Airborne Particles, and/or Outdoor Weather Conditions. Noise Level: Loud

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.