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Job Posting End Date

10-28-2025

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Job Summary

Perform work of a routine nature in connection with the coal conveying system and unskilled manual work in and about the plant yard, coal docks, and in buildings, as assigned.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

+ Perform cleaning work on the coal conveyor system, such as bunkers, runways, trip room, belt decks, barge unloading equipment, coal docks and barges,tunnels and work areas.

+ Load, unload and handle coal, materials, supplies and equipment; where required, couple and uncouple railroad cars; set and release brakes, operate rail switches; signal locomotive operator when to start, stop, go forward or backward; and flag traffic at crossings. Haul and move materials, supplies and equipment; clean and remove ashes and debris; cut grass and weeds; dig ditches; work on tracks

+ track beds; replace light bulbs and similar unskilled manual tasks.

+ Clean and perform lubrication and minor repairs on equipment.

+ Secure, identify and transport coal samples, as directed.

+ Inspect fire equipment as assigned.

+ Operate mobile equipment as assigned assist offloading fuel trucks and other fuel deliveries.

+ Report irregularities and abnormal conditions to the appropriate supervision .

+ Assist in training other employees and instruct and direct other employees assigned to assist.

+ Perform similar or less skilled work

What We're Looking For:

Education requirements are listed below:

+ 2-year technical degree or or high school diploma and two years related military and/or electric utility technical experience

+ Must have performed the duties of, and have maintained all the qualifications and current certifications of Equipment Operator-Junior, and must be able to pass an examination and/or demonstrations as determined by the Company Must satisfactorily complete, in such time frames as may be established by the Company, all required training to advance to the Coal Equipment Operator classification , or vacate the Coal Handler classification.

Other Must Haves:

The Physical demands required for this job, but not limited to:

+ Ability to operate heavy equipment, use motorized equipment and hand tools

+ Waking, standing and working in hazardous terrain and extreme weather conditions

+ Climb ladders and onto equipment, climb stairs

+ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, push pull up to 50 pounds, work in awkward body positions

Where You'll Work:

**​** On-site at Mitchell Plant

What You'll Get:

$32.05/hr

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

U036-465

Compensation Range:

$32.05-33.19 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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