Title:  Night Shift Operator - Dragline

Job Summary

This job is responsible for the operation, repair, cleaning, inspection of the 2550W and 2570W Dragline , and the operation of support equipment performing grading and coal cleaning work for the Draglines in open cut envirnoments.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visibly support and champion Peabody's Mission and Values
• Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
• Inspect and service equipment
• Plan digging activities to ensure optimal coal recovery
• Dig coal and waste to ensure optimal recovery
• Train more junior production employees
• Assist in cable moves for draglines
• Pre-start inspection of equipment and work environment
• Collect waste and tipping at correct location
• Monitor the control panel of the equipment to identify and correct malfunctions and service requirements
• Operate support equipment (dozers, loaders, and skidders)
• Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
• Other duties as assigned by the company

Physical Requirements

SURFACE ENVIRONMENT

• Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift
• Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
• Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and ladders
• Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA
• Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms/legs and good hand to eye coordination
• Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 – 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the work shift
• Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high decibels, varying degrees of light/dark, in and around artificial light, and in a confined work area
• Must have the ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)
   

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