Dozer Operator

Foresight Energy

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Marion, Illinois, US on site Until 8/21/2026 18+ years exp First posted January 27, 2026 Last posted January 27, 2026
Job 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 $26.80.

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.

About this role

Summary

Operate dozer in coal mine; maintain equipment; complete reports; adhere to safety procedures.

Job title

Dozer Operator

Experience level

none

Minimum experience

18+ years exp

Industry

mining

Location requirements

marion, Illinois, on-site work only

Salary

$0k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

dozer operationsafety proceduresequipment maintenanceradio communication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

dozercoal miningheavy equipment
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Marion, IL 62959, USA

On-site City