Coal Handler

American Electric Power•Cresap, WV

About The Position

The Coal Handler, also described as a Coal Equipment Operator (CEO), operates equipment used to handle coal and other materials. Equipment may include conveyors, tractors, a stacker-reclaimer, power crane, shovel, main-line railroad locomotive, and car dumper. The role also involves cleaning, material handling, basic equipment upkeep, inspections, and assisting with fuel deliveries and employee training.

Requirements

A two-year technical degree, or a high school diploma and two years of related military and/or electric utility technical experience.
Must have performed the duties of Equipment Operator-Junior and maintained all qualifications and current certifications for that classification.
Must pass examinations and/or demonstrations as determined by the Company.
Must satisfactorily complete all required training within time frames established by the Company to advance to Coal Equipment Operator; otherwise, the employee must vacate the Coal Handler classification.
Ability to operate heavy equipment and use motorized equipment and hand tools.
Ability to walk, stand, and work in hazardous terrain and extreme weather conditions; climb ladders, equipment, and stairs; lift up to 50 pounds; push and pull up to 50 pounds; and work in awkward body positions.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment such as conveyors, tractors, a stacker-reclaimer, power crane, shovel, main-line railroad locomotive, and car dumper to handle coal and other materials.
Clean coal conveyor system areas, including bunkers, runways, trip rooms, 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 operators; 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 track beds; and perform similar manual tasks such as replacing light bulbs.
Clean equipment and perform lubrication and minor repairs.
Secure, identify, and transport coal samples as directed.
Inspect fire equipment as assigned.
Operate mobile equipment as assigned and assist with offloading fuel trucks and other fuel deliveries.
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions to appropriate supervision.
Assist in training other employees and instruct and direct employees assigned to assist.
Perform similar or less-skilled work.