Coal Equipment Operator

Brunner Island power plant in York Haven Pennsylvania has an opportunity available for position Coal Equipment Operator Level II.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Duties include but are not limited to:

• •Determines amount of coal to be placed in bunkers and informs proper associate.
• •Observes continuous travel of material; recognizes and removes foreign material and prevents blocking of conveyor.
• •Regulates the flow of coal into proper bunkers by operating such regulating equipment as: conveyors, regulator gates, stacker belts, tripper, crushers, screens, magnetic pulleys and other auxiliary equipment.
• •Examines and checks conveyor belt alignment, idlers and belt pulleys.
• •Keeps necessary records, such as: name of shipper, car number, weight and whether coal is stored or used immediately.
• •Makes necessary adjustments and maintains equipment in service.
• •Reports need for, and assists with, major repair work.
• •Cleans and lubricates conveyor and regulating equipment, such as: belt scrappers, conveyor motors, drive shaft bearings, conveyor belt rollers, vibrator shaker screens, speed switches, etc.
• •Records the weight of various types of fuel and other necessary data and assists in keeping required tests, such as scale tests.
• •Makes up trains in accordance with existing local practice.
• •Fuels, lubricates and keeps equipment clean.
• •Assists in cleaning, lubrication and running repairs to equipment.
• •Assists in spotting cars in thaw shed or on dumper when needed.
• •Directs train crew or yard crew as to kind and amount of fuel needed.
• •Operates car shake-out by means of electric controls when required.
• •Operates small dozer on grizzly to break up frozen chunks of coal and/or to clean grizzly off of buildup of coal.
• •Operates and monitors dust suppression system when dumping cars.
• •Keeps record of rail cars received and dumped.
• •Operates bulldozers, hydroseeders and similar equipment.
• •Perform janitor work in yard service building.
• •Performs automatic or manual coal sampling at the car dumper and tripper floor.
• •As directed, samples composites, prepares transmittals, labels and documents for car samples.
• •Performs Coal Equipment Operator I and other related duties as assigned or as necessary.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• •Must be able to meet medical screening requirements to pass respirator fit and use.
• •Sufficient manual skill and dexterity to operate equipment and make minor adjustments to keep equipment operating properly.
• •Intelligence, adequate to observe conditions, learn methods and follow written and verbal instructions.
• •Where applicable, adequate experience in the operation of moving equipment and working knowledge of the equipment, including lubrication and maintenance procedures.
• •As required, be able to obtain a current Pennsylvania Class II operator's license.
• •Initiative and dependability.
• •Alertness in observation of hazards and prevention of accidents.
• •Thorough knowledge of safety rules applicable to work performed.
• •Cooperation with associates.
• •Ability to work in adverse weather conditions when needed.
• •Successful completion of Skilled Trades selection test.

Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .