Heavy Equipment Operator

Department:
Coal Operations

Work Location:

Shawnee Fossil Plant in West Paducah, Kentucky Relocation:
Posting Open: 2/8/2026 Posting Close: 2/14/2026 at 11:59 PM EST Salary: $106,565 Duties

Operates barge unloading cranes, bulldozers, pan scrapers, carryalls, locomotives, draglines, power shovels, or works as an industrial yard conductor at a major steam plant.

Works as a journeyman operator and is responsible for operating equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Reports operating difficulties, equipment failures, or any observed evidence of potential equipment trouble to the supervisor.

May be required to lubricate any of the equipment listed above.

Approximately 8,000 hours experience on heavy equipment, which includes cranes, bulldozers, pan scrapers, carryalls, locomotives, draglines, and power shovels.

Must be willing to qualify to operate any piece of equipment included in this class.

Works under the direct supervision of the coal hauling foreman, who assigns work and, as required, directs him/her in doing it.

None. When working as an industrial yard conductor in a train crew, supervises a switchman or switchmen. When working as a crane operator, directs the work of deckhands and laborers.

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If you are requesting to be considered as a preference‑eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation:
Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service‑connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service.

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