Shuttle Car Operator (Mach)

Foresight Energy LP • Marion, IL

86d

About The Position

The position involves operating and controlling conveyors and shuttle cars in a mining environment. The operator is responsible for ensuring that materials are loaded and unloaded efficiently and safely, adhering to company policies and legal regulations. The role requires a keen awareness of the surrounding environment, including other miners and equipment, to prevent accidents and ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Control conveyors that run the entire length of shuttle cars to distribute loads as loading progresses
• Maneuver shuttle cars into position for loading and unloading
• Position material handling equipment
• Drive loaded shuttle cars to conveyors, having full awareness of other miners, mining equipment, power cable, and move controls to discharge loads onto conveyors
• Observe hand signals, light signal, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines
• Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement
• Clean, fuel, and service equipment, and repair and replace parts as necessary
• Clean machinery or equipment
• Monitor loading processes to ensure that materials are loaded according to mining conditions
• Follow Company Policies, State, and Federal Laws

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Support Activities for Mining
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees