Foresight Energy

Produces and sells Illinois Basin thermal coal

Dozer Operator - Patton

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Full-timeLitchfield County, CT, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 18 months of experience operating D8 dozers or equivalent and larger equipment at a coal mine.
Must be available to work 12-hour swing shifts, rotating from days to nights every 9 to 14 days.

Responsibilities

Ensure company equipment, material, and the work site are maintained, kept clean, and compliant with company safety and operating procedures.
Operate a dozer on raw and clean coal piles and in the refuse area.
Conduct proper pre-operation equipment examinations; use and check the fire suppression system and fire extinguisher; follow proper lockout/tagout procedures; and maintain equipment housekeeping.
Communicate properly via company and handheld radio.
Maintain the fueling and service station.
Clean up belt lines, including required shoveling.
Complete required paperwork, reporting, and other documentation.
Perform other duties as needed.

Dozer Operator (Patton)

Foresight Energy · Litchfield, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-03-27

Workplace: on_site

Description

Ensure company equipment, material, and work site are maintained, kept clean, and in compliance with company’s standard safety and operating procedures
Operate Dozer on raw & clean coal pile and refuse area
Proper pre-operation examination of equipment, use and check of fire suppression system and fire extinguisher, proper lock-out and tag-out procedures, maintaining proper housekeeping of equipment
Proper communication via company radio and handheld radio
Maintain fueling and service station
Maintain clean up on belt lines, shoveling required
Complete required paperwork, reporting, and other documentation
Other duties as needed

Requirements

18 months or more experience on dozers D8 or equivalent and larger, at a coal mine
Available to work 12 hour swing shifts requiring rotating from days to nights every 9 to 14 days

Benefits

Compensation at an attractive hourly rate of $27.59.

In addition, there's potential to earn various bonuses based on safety, production metrics, and attendance.

At Foresight Energy, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We offer an outstanding wage and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays; vacation time; and so much more.

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About the Company

Foresight Energy

Produces and sells Illinois Basin thermal coal

Foresight Energy produces and sells thermal coal from underground mines in the Illinois Basin. Its affiliated mining operations extract coal with longwall and continuous-miner equipment, then process it in preparation plants for shipment. Electric utilities and industrial customers purchase coal in specified qualities and volumes for domestic use and export markets. The business coordinates mine operators, preparation facilities and transport access, including blending to specified quality and supplying customers by rail, barge and truck. Foresight Energy LLC was formed in 2006, and the group maintains its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: St. Louis, MO
Founded: 2006

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