Equipment Operator-Jr. (Material Handling Line of Progression)
American Electric Power · Rockport, Texas, US
Job Posting End Date 05-21-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date Job Summary Perform semi-skilled manual work, m...
Job description
Job Posting End Date 05-21-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date Job Summary: Perform semi-skilled manual work, maintenance and operating duties in connection with power plant operation, as assigned. Job duties may vary, depending on the line-of-progression (Operations, Maintenance or Coal Yard). Job Description: What you’ll do: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Operate, clean, service and lubricate all coal handling equipment. Maintain coal conveyors, coal handling equipment, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition. Operate, regulate, adjust, clean, and perform minor maintenance on coal handling equipment, including associated, conveyors, gearboxes, dust suppression, sumps, coal chutes, dust collectors, and belt wipers. Monitor and inspect coal yard equipment for normal operation. Identify and report abnormal conditions to the proper authority and write work orders. Load, unload, move and handle materials, supplies, equipment, open boxes, barrels, bags, and other materials. Operate material handling equipment including hoists, fork-lift trucks, skid steer loaders, small tractors and automotive equipment and their associated equipment. Cl...