Coal Equipment Operator II

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 .