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Lead Equipment Operator-Fuels

Alliant Energy, Sheboygan, WI, United States


Overview
Directs the work for the Equipment Operator - Fuels. Operates fuel-handling equipment and performs related coal yard activities at a steam generating station.

What You Will Do

Performs and/or directs the duties of the Equipment Operator - Fuels.

Operates fuel and ash-handling equipment, such as conveyors, rotary car dumper, stacker/reclaimer, tractors, bulldozers, cranes, barge tower, locomotives, crushers, ash trucks, shredding equipment, etc. At steam generating stations: keeps equipment lubricated and takes care of minor maintenance needs.

Keeps the coal handling equipment neat, clean and operating properly.

Keeps pertinent coal yard records.

Performs the duties of an equipment operator - Operations.

Performs hold carding activity in the coal yard.

Assists in maintaining railway tracks and fuel handling structures.

Spots and loads or unloads coal or ash cars or barges.

Assists in switching of railway cars and trucks.

Operates cranes, bulldozers and trucks for other than fuel-handling purposes when required.

Performs maintenance work of ordinary nature when not operating.

Performs all work according to established procedures and safety practices.

Performs other duties which are similar, related, and incidental to the position.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience

Experienced in a steam generating station

2 years coal yard fuel handling operation

Other Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

General knowledge of mathematics and science at the high school level

Demonstrated ability to operate fuel handling equipment.

Ability to work with and direct others

Mechanical ability

Knowledge of fuel-handling equipment and the layout and operation of the generating station to which assigned.

Ability to perform the physical requirements for the job.

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Pay
Pay Range: $51.21 - $56.65

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Equal Opportunity
Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

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