East Kentucky Power Cooperative

Material Handling Operator

LocationMaysville, KY
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


EKPC Company Information

Located in the heart of the Bluegrass state, East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission (G&T) electric utility with headquarters in Winchester, KY which is just a short distance from Lexington. Our cooperative has a vital mission: to safely generate and deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to our 16 owner-member cooperatives serving more than 1 million Kentuckians across 87 counties. We’re leaders in environmental stewardship and we’re committed to provide power to improve the lives of people in Kentucky.

As passionate as we are about providing smart energy solutions, we are equally excited about people. We strive to cultivate connected workplaces where great ideas are born and rewarding careers are built.

EKPC offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state. There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees. Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6.5% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4.5%. Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance.

For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc


EKPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer


Considering Different Levels

All skill levels are being considered and the person chosen for the position will be placed in the level in which they are experienced. Please see below for description of all levels.


Key Roles

Ensures the proper and safe operation and maintenance of coal and ash handling equipment associated with the delivery, stockpiling, and processing of coal and the retrieval, processing and disposal of ash.


Key Responsibilities


Material Handling Operator - All Levels

Operates all coal handling equipment in a safe, reliable & efficient manner.
Troubleshoots and repairs hydraulics on equipment.
Operates various coal handling equipment: dozer, loader, backhoe, roller, grader, cherry picker, trucks, coal conveyor system, tractor, and bush-hog.
Assists with coal sample gathering.
Provides assistance to other work groups as requested and performs other duties as assigned.


Material Handling Operator Level 1

Perform railcar recordkeeping
Align locomotive on rails
Spot railcars
Couple and uncouple railcars
Open and close rail switches
Operate car dumper
Take draft readings of full and empty barges
Monitor barge unloading from river level
Hook and unhook barge cables
Observe safety precautions while working with barges
Perform stationary unloader equipment pre-operational inspection
Start and stop stacker feeders 1 -9
Use automatic coal sampler
Bag and identify reclaim coal samples
Perform tanker truck sampling
Perform fuel oil sediment testing
Operate crushers
Start and stop conveyer belts
Start and stop coal belts
Monitor conveyer belt coal quantity
Make minor conveyer belt adjustments
Operate conveyor belt scales
Handle wet and frozen coal and use coal flow solution
Apply anti-freeze to conveyor belts
Shovel Coal
Water wash coal yard area
Monitor silo levels (8) at U1, (5) at U2
Operate flop gates
Communicate using site telephone system
Inspect breaker rooms (8)
Operate coal yard sump pumps
Operate portable water pumps
Operate dust suppression system
Operate tractor
Operate tractor with street sweeper attachment
Operate tractor with bushhog
Perform mowing of EKPC property
Tow wagon or perform other light towing
Follow hand signals
Perform pre-operational equipment inspections
Refuel heavy equipment with gasoline or diesel
Add oil and grease to heavy equipment as required
Fill out lubrication sheets
Perform minor maintenance tasks on heavy equipment
Select proper lifting devices
Limit access to rigging area
Retrieve rigging hardware
Lift loads
Spot load
Unrig load
Use hand signals
Determine rigging paths
Inspect rigging equipment'


Material Handling Operator Level 2 and 3

Please visit our website at www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc for a full job description.


Key Requirements


Education:

High School diploma or equivalent. Additional job-related technical training preferred.


Experience:

Three (3) years experience in operation and maintenance of heavy equipment preferred.


Skills and Abilities:

Ability to understand written and oral instructions, interpret instruction manuals and perform repairs on assigned equipment.
Familiar with and apply basic safety rules and regulations applicable to working in and around heavy equipment.
Familiar with operation and maintenance of equipment used in the Coal Yard and be familiar with coal operation, sampling techniques, procedures, and terminology at a Coal-Fired Electrical Generating Plant.
Familiar with proper procedures for handling flammable materials in storage.


Competencies

Safety Awareness
Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills
Contributing to Team Success
Work Standards
Adaptability


Working Conditions

Must maintain a valid driver’s license and live within one and a half (1.5) hours of the Plant.
Shift work and nonscheduled overtime may be required. This is an on-call position; telephone is required.
Must pass an aptitude and physical ability test and follow procedures for wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment.
Must be medically certified to wear respiratory protection.
Must be able to appropriately don a respirator which would include no facial hair at the sealing surface.
Regular lifting up to 100 lbs. and occasional lifting over 100 lbs. Regular climbing and work at heights on ladders and stairs is required, as well as above ground grating and platforms.
Work conditions include all outside weather conditions, noise, heat in excess of 100 degrees, gas emissions, chemical vapors, dirt, dust, high-pressure lines and high voltage equipment.

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