Coal Handler

American Electric Power•Cresap, WV

5d•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. This role involves cleaning, loading, unloading, and handling coal, materials, supplies, and equipment. Responsibilities also include operating rail equipment, hauling materials, performing general maintenance and cleaning tasks, operating mobile equipment, and assisting with fuel deliveries. The position requires reporting irregularities, assisting in training, and performing similar or less skilled work.

Requirements

2-year technical degree 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
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.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate heavy equipment, use motorized equipment and hand tools
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.
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.