LCL702 Coal Yard Equipment Operator

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Date: Jun 16, 2026

Location: Newburgh, IN, US, 47630

Company: CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. 

 

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. 

 

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. 

 

Job Summary

CenterPoint Energy is seeking an LCL702 Coal Yard Equipment Operator to join our Power Generation Operations team in Evansville, Indiana. In this role, you will support safe, reliable, and efficient coal yard operations by operating equipment, maintaining material flow, and assisting with routine maintenance activities.

Essential Functions

  • Maintain the coal stockpile and load bulk limestone for scrubber operations.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyor systems, support dust suppression activities, and assist with snow removal on access roads.
  • Operate large coal handling and limestone processing equipment in support of daily plant operations.
  • Perform light welding tasks and safely operate equipment such as backhoes and lift trucks.
  • Monitor coal inventory levels and maintain equipment in good working order to support continuous plant operations.
  • Support the removal of scrubber waste and ensure the timely delivery of coal to meet operational needs.
  • Work rotating shifts and be available for overtime, including weekends and holidays, as business needs require.

Education Description

  • High School Diploma or GED

Experience

  • 1–3 years of job-related formal training required.
  • 1–3 years of relevant work experience required; coal handling experience preferred.
  • Basic computer skills required, including the ability to complete routine communication and data entry/retrieval tasks.
  • Must be able to work in hot and cold temperatures, noisy environments, at elevated heights, and while wearing required respiratory protection.
  • Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, walk on inclines, kneel, bend, crawl, stand, and sit for extended periods as needed to perform the job safely.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and by radio to coordinate daily coal and limestone feed activities.
  • Must be available to work overtime as needed to support operational requirements.

 

 

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. 
 

What we bring to you

  • Competitive pay
  • Paid training
  • Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
  • Transit subsidies
  • Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
  • Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
  • Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

 

Job Type: Full Time 
Posting Start Date: 06/16/2026​
Posting End Date: 06/26/2026


This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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Nearest Major Market: Evansville