Prep Plant Utility Person

River View Coal; Uniontown (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

River View Coal is seeking two hourly maintenance technicians in Kentucky to support prep plant reliability. Candidates must hold a Kentucky Experienced Surface Miner Certification with retraining, have at least 6 months in a prep plant, and be able to operate heavy equipment including gob trucks.

This role also requires lifting over 50 pounds, working at heights, ladders and catwalks, plus confined spaces.

Qualifications

• Must hold Kentucky Experienced Surface Miner Certification with up-to-date retraining.
• At least 6 months of experience working at a prep plant.
• Experience operating heavy equipment including gob trucks.
• General knowledge of prep plant equipment and operations.
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to climb ladders, catwalks and man-lifts.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and climb stairways.
• Ability to work at elevated heights and changing conditions.
• Ability to adapt to changes in productivity and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on plant equipment including pumps, dryers, screens, cyclones, piping and related equipment.
• Maintain conveyors and material handling chutes.
• Welding and oxy-acetylene torch operation.
• Heavy equipment operation in support of maintenance.
• Stage parts and prepare tools for maintenance work.
• Fabrication and related maintenance work.
• Manual handling of equipment, parts, tools and materials.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or plant manager.

Skills

Miner Certification

Prep Plant Experience

Heavy Equipment Operation

Gob Truck

Heavy Lifting

Work at Heights

Confined Spaces

Welding

Fabrication

Adaptability

Job description

Hourly Position – 2 Positions

Requirements:

• Must hold a Kentucky Experienced Surface Miner Certification with up-to-date retraining.
• Must have at least 6 months of experience working at a preparation plant (prep plant).
• Must have experience operating heavy equipment, including equipment such as a gob truck.
• Must have general knowledge of prep plant equipment and operations.
• Must be able to lift more than 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must be able to climb and work from ladders, catwalks, and man-lifts.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and climb stairways.
• Must be able to work at elevated heights and changing conditions.
• Must be able to adapt to changes in productivity and perform other essential duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Perform maintenance work on a variety of plant equipment, including pumps, dryers, screens, cyclones, piping, and related equipment.
2. Perform maintenance work on conveyors and material handeling chutes.
3. Perform welding and operate oxy-acetylene torches.
4. Heavy equipment operation (assists in maintenance work)
5. Stage parts and prepare tools and equipment for upcoming maintenance work
6. Perform fabrication and related maintenance work.
7. Manual handle equipment, parts, tools, and materials.
8. Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor or plant manager.

Work Schedule:

• Four-day schedule: Friday through Monday, 12-hour shifts from 7:00am to 7:00pm.
• Five-day schedule: Monday thought Friday, 8-hour shifts, with rotating day to second shifts or straight third shift.
• Overtime may be required by the supervisor or plant manager as needed.

Position Summary:

The successful candidate must have general knowledge of preparation plant equipment and maintenance operations. This position requires the ability to regularly lift more than 50 pounds, work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and operate from catwalks and man-lifts. The employee must also be comfortable working in confined spaces and be able to respond effectively to changes in production needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran