Coal Handler
Core
Operate heavy equipment (conveyors, tractors, stacker-reclaimers, cranes, shovels, locomotives) to load, unload, and handle coal and materials in a power plant or utility setting.
Role type
Coal Equipment Operator (Junior level)
Builds
Coal handling systems and material transport infrastructure
Domain
Energy / Power Generation / Heavy Industrial
Required skills
Heavy equipment operation, railroad car coupling/uncoupling, rail switch operation, locomotive signaling, fire equipment inspection, sample transport, minor equipment repair, physical labor (lifting 50 lbs), hazardous terrain navigation
Preferred skills
2-year technical degree or high school diploma, 2 years related military or electric utility technical experience, Equipment Operator-Junior certification
Technologies
Conveyors, tractors, stacker-reclaimers, power cranes, shovels, main line railroad locomotives, car dumpers
Responsibilities
Clean coal conveyor systems (bunkers, runways, belt decks), load/unload coal and materials, operate mobile equipment to assist fuel deliveries, inspect fire equipment, transport coal samples, report irregularities, assist in training other employees
Seniority
Junior, entry-level operator