Coal Handler

American Electric Power • Mitchell, SD

8d • $32 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform work of a routine nature in connection with the coal conveying system and unskilled manual work in and about the plant yard, coal docks, and in buildings, as assigned.

Requirements

• 2-year technical degree or or high school diploma and two years related military and/or electric utility technical experience
• Must have performed the duties of, and have maintained all the qualifications and current certifications of Equipment Operator-Junior, and must be able to pass an examination and/or demonstrations as determined by the Company
• Must satisfactorily complete, in such time frames as may be established by the Company, all required training to advance to the Coal Equipment Operator classification , or vacate the Coal Handler classification.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment, use motorized equipment and hand tools
• Waking, standing and working in hazardous terrain and extreme weather conditions
• Climb ladders and onto equipment, climb stairs
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, push pull up to 50 pounds, work in awkward body positions

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning work on the coal conveyor system, such as bunkers, runways, trip room, belt decks, barge unloading equipment, coal docks and barges,tunnels and work areas.
• Load, unload and handle coal, materials, supplies and equipment; where required, couple and uncouple railroad cars; set and release brakes, operate rail switches; signal locomotive operator when to start, stop, go forward or backward; and flag traffic at crossings.
• Haul and move materials, supplies and equipment; clean and remove ashes and debris; cut grass and weeds; dig ditches; work on tracks track beds; replace light bulbs and similar unskilled manual tasks.
• Clean and perform lubrication and minor repairs on equipment.
• Secure, identify and transport coal samples, as directed.
• Inspect fire equipment as assigned.
• Operate mobile equipment as assigned assist offloading fuel trucks and other fuel deliveries.
• Report irregularities and abnormal conditions to the appropriate supervision .
• Assist in training other employees and instruct and direct other employees assigned to assist.
• Perform similar or less skilled work

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees