Coal Handler

Salary :

$39.01 - 44.58 hourly

Company : Alliant Energy

Job Type : Full Time

Ottumwa Generating Station

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - Coal Handler

Grow your career with Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. Our employees make a difference every day by using their personal energy to bring this purpose to life.

Union Details (If applicable)

IBEW Local 204 (Large Group)

Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business Unit

Operations-IA Generation IPL

Number of Positions Available

Salary Grade

U104093

Career Band

Job Code

J01484

Pay Range

$39.01 - $44.58

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Training Locations

Ottumwa Generating Station

Residency Requirement

Not subject to residency requirements.

Job Description

Job Summary

Operates fuel-handling equipment and performs related coal yard and plant tasks at a steam generating station.

What you will do

Operates fuel and ash-handling equipment, such as conveyors, tractors, bulldozers, cranes, crushers, locomotives, ash trucks, cranes and etc. At generating stations: keeps equipment lubricated and takes care of minor maintenance needs. Cares for, and keeps bearing and equipment lubricated.
Keeps the coal handling equipment neat, clean, and operating properly.
Assures that all major and auxiliary equipment are operating properly.
Assists in maintaining railway tracks and fuel handling structures.
Spots and loads or unloads coal cars, barges, or trucks.
Performs switching of railway cars as needed.
Maintains and grooms coal pile.
May be required to direct and instruct other employees.
Performs maintenance work of ordinary nature when not operating.
Performs all work according to established procedures and safety practices.
Assists in the loading of ecostone, fly ash and bottom ash.
Perform preventive maintenance activities.
Calibrate and zero conveyor scales as needed.
Perform routine yard maintenance.
Perform simple test on coal to determine where to set crushers.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to operate fuel handling equipment.
Ability to operate heavy equipment.
Mechanical ability.
Knowledge of fuel-handling equipment and the layout and operation of the generating station to which assigned.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Basic computer skills required.
According to location, may be required to operate forklifts.

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Our Values

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email [email protected].

Posting End Date:

February 15, 2026

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