POWER GENERATION COAL YARD EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
BASIC PURPOSE:
Positions in this job family are responsible for operating mobile and
stationary equipment used in the receiving, handling, storage and
distribution of coal within a coal-fired electrical power generation
plan.
TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:
The functions performed within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:
• Operates stationary coal handling equipment,
such as rotary car dumpers, coal crushers, and coal conveyers.
• Performs coal handling using large mobile
equipment, such as Caterpillar style bulldozers, scrapers, and
excavators.
• Operates large dump truck to transport coal and ash materials.
• Monitors and inspects coal conveying systems
by means of indicating instruments, annuciators and display monitors.
• Performs lockout/tag out safety procedures to isolate equipment for work by maintenance personnel.
• May provide training to fellow employees.
LEVEL DESCRIPTORS:
The Power Generation Coal Yard Equipment Operator job family has
four levels based on the complexity of assignments and type of
equipment operated and responsibility for supervision.
Level I: Code: Q40A Salary Band: J
Employees at this level serve in a training capacity under close
supervision of a skilled operator. Incumbents will perform only
the more routine tasks.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include ability to read, interpret and carry out complex written or oral instructions.
Education and Experience requirements at this level are none.
Level II: Code: Q40B Salary Band: K
At this level employees perform work involved in the operation and
maintenance of stationary coal handling equipment. Employees may
train subordinate employees.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
required at this level include knowledge of coal handling and storage
equipment; of care and upkeep of mechanical devices and machinery and
of safety procedures used in the handling and storage of coal.
Ability is required to operate coal handling machinery and equipment.
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of two years of experience in the operations of coal handling equipment.
Level III: Code: Q40C Salary Band: L
At this level employees perform the entire range of the operations and
maintenance of both stationary and mobile coal handling
equipment. Employees at this level are responsible for training
other personnel.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
required at this level include knowledge of coal storage procedures; of
the operation and maintenance of various types of coal handling
equipment; of safety procedures as they apply to the handling and
storage of coal; and of basic mechanical principles. Ability is
required to operate and maintain stationary and mobile coal handling
machinery and equipment; and to train personnel.
Education and Experience
requirements at this level consist of those identified in Level II plus
one additional year of experience in the operation of coal handling
equipment.
Level IV: Code: Q40D Salary Band: N
At this level employees perform supervisory work. Employees supervise the coal handling operations for an entire shift.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
required at this level include those identified in Level III plus
knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures; and of record
keeping and inventory procedures. Ability is required to plan
work schedules; to supervise and coordinate the work of subordinates;
to make independent decisions; and to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with others.
Education and Experience
requirements at this level consist of those identified in Level III
plus one additional year of experience in the operation of coal
handling equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Some positions may require shift work on rotating basis, including
nights, weekends and holidays as called upon to staff 24/7 electric
generating plant.