Equipment Operator Jr. (Material Handling line

Position: Equipment Operator Jr. (Material Handling line of progression)
Equipment Operator Jr. (Material Handling line of progression) page is loaded## Equipment Operator Jr. (Material Handling line of progression) locations:
Rockport, INtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
January 26, 2026 (10 days left to apply) job requisition :
R13252
** Job Posting End Date
** 01-26-2026

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
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* What you’ll do:

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* ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

* Isolate, clean, open, replace, inspect, close and return to service strainers, heat exchangers and dust collectors.
* Operate, clean, service and lubricate portable power-driven tools and equipment. Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition. Utilize portable meters, analyzers and equipment to conduct tests and monitoring. Lubricate and check lubrication equipment; adjust packing glands as necessary and perform necessary operative maintenance, using appropriate hand tools. Operate oil filtering equipment.
* Operate, regulate, adjust, clean and perform minor maintenance on bottom ash and fly ash handling equipment, including associated pumps, piping and valves. Monitor and inspect all plant equipment for normal operation. Identify and report abnormal conditions to the proper authority and write work orders.
* Perform simple disassembly and assembly work, clean and recondition parts, lubricate, bolt, unbolt, wire brush and open and close inspection doors. Prepare equipment work surfaces and areas by removing insulation guards and simple housings; remove pipe covering and insulation and prepare such surfaces for recovering. Erect and remove simple scaffolding and rigging. Perform minor maintenance work on heating and plumbing systems such as repair valves, repair and replace fittings and short sections of piping;

clean and replace traps.
* Load, unload, move and handle materials, supplies and 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 and perform duties incidental to the operation of such equipment.
* Perform routine cleaning of plant areas and equipment, including outside areas, as assigned. Clean oil igniters and nozzles.
* Assist in preparing boilers and auxiliaries for operation and removal from service. Monitor coal feed to mills and burners and observe conditions of fires and furnaces. Hand lance slag in boilers, hand- operating soot blowers, unplugging ash lines, disposing of clinkers and other similar work.
* Use flow diagrams to identify system piping and equipment and revise these prints as required. Make required equipment checks and assist in performing tests and preparing related reports, graphs and curves.
* Perform duties in accordance with Company's safety rules, operating regulations and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices. Train for and carry out assignments in firefighting, first aid and other emergency response programs as required.
* Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
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* What we’re looking for:

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* Minimum Requirements:

* Associate degree in engineering, industrial or energy technology; OR
* Associate degree in another discipline and two (2) years of related work experience; OR
* High school diploma with four (4) years of related work experience OR
* High school diploma with two (2) years of related military experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

* Valid State driver's license.

Other Requirements:
* Able to stand or walk continuously for up to 12 hours.
* Successful completion of the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) and the Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) tests are required for this position. A review of Employment Testing Information, Test-Taking Tips, together with the POSS and MASS Practice Tests may be helpful. A link to these materials…