Coal Dumping Equipment Operator: Inside Jobs

Operates locomotives and bulldozers and controls conveyor systems to transport and pile coal for use in boilers of generating plant: Operates locomotive to haul coal car over unloading bins. Pushes lever of car shaker or car turner to empty coal from car into bins. Starts and controls conveyor that transfers coal to and from bins, bunkers, and storage pile. Operates bulldozers and front-end loaders to shape and compact coal storage pile to minimize possibility of spontaneous combustion. Lubricates and adjusts conveyor systems, bulldozers, and other coal-moving equipment. May loosen frozen coal in gondolas, using steam hose or blowtorch. May collect coal samples for laboratory tests. May tend crusher that reduces size of coal. May operate tugboat to move and position barges for unloading. May read meters and record weight of coal in logbook.

Ready for a Challenge: You jump into new projects with initiative and drive.

Independent: You enjoy flying solo and doing things your own way.

Trustworthy: You are known for your personal integrity and honesty.

How much does a Coal Dumping Equipment Operator make?

Nationally: $25,000 – $60,000

Main education level: High School

source: US Dept of Labor

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Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA — 12 miles — Rio Hondo College is a collaborative center of lifelong learning which provides innovative- challenging- and quality educational offerings for its diverse students and community.

Santiago Canyon College

Orange, CA — 33 miles — Santiago Canyon College (SCC) is a diverse learning community dedicated to intellectual and personal growth. Our purpose is to foster a learning environment that helps students develop knowledge and understanding- critical thinking- sound decision making- cultural awareness- effective communication...

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA — 103 miles
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College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV — 224 miles
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Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ — 369 miles — The mission of Mesa Community College is to promote excellence in teaching and learning- preparing individuals for active citizenship in a diverse global society. The college is a community resource for transfer education- career preparation- developmental education- economic development- and continuous...

Central Arizona College

Coolidge, AZ — 387 miles
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