Equipment Operator Jr. Material Handling line of progression

Job description

**Job Posting End Date**

11-06-2025
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

**Job Summary**

If you’re safety-focused and committed to upholding the highest standards of operational excellence, we invite you to apply to join our team as an Equipment Operator Jr. – Equipment Operator (material handling line of progression) in Rockport, IN.

**Job Description**

**What you’ll do:**

+ 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.
+ Clean (hand lance) coal crushers and coal chutes, opening path of coal supply to the units.
+ Make required equipment checks and assist in performing tests.
+ 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 electrical breaker isolation in accordance with lockout/tagout.
+ Understand basic operation of conveyor logic and safety devices.
+ Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
+ Progression to heavy equipment operation of:

+ Track dozer (D9) Pushing coal in and around feeders, and coal pile
+ Scrapers (657) Hauling Coal in and out of storage piles
+ Rubber Tire Dozer (834) Pushing coal in and around feeders, and coal pile
+ Vacuum Truck
+ Stacker Reclaimer
+ Barge Handling

**What we’re looking for:**

Education requirements are listed below:

+ 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

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:

+ Possess a valid State driver's license.

Other Requirements:

+ 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 may be found at AEP.com Careers by selecting Employment testing.

**What you’ll get:**

Hourly rates in the material handling line of progression range from $24.00+/hour up to $45.00+/hour.

_*Most new hires start at the entry level of Equipment Operator-Junior and move up to Coal Handler and Coal Equipment Operator after training.

New employees do not receive top wages upon hire._

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package available to you on day one of your employment.

**The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees….the best in the business! We’re proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states.

We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve.

We’re powering the future – today!**

**Compensation Data**

**Compensation Grade:**

N005-575

**Compensation Range:**

$24.89-28.55 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: M – Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

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