Dozer Operator (Patton)

Foresight Energy

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Litchfield, Illinois, US on site Until 8/22/2026 2+ years exp First posted March 28, 2025 Last posted March 28, 2025
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 $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.

About this role

Summary

Operate dozers in coal mine, perform maintenance, complete documentation, follow safety protocols.

Job title

Dozer Operator (Patton)

Experience level

1.5+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

coal mining

Location requirements

Litchfield, Illinois, with possible shift rotation

Salary

$0k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

dozer operationequipment maintenancesafety procedures

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

dozer operationcoal miningequipment maintenance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Litchfield, IL, USA

On-site City