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Lead Equipment Operator-Fuels

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$51.21 - 56.65 hourly

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Job Description - Lead Equipment Operator-Fuels

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 965

Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business Unit

Columbia, Operations-WI Generation WPL

Number of Positions Available

1

Salary Grade

U101264

Career Band

Lead

Job Code

J01271

Residency Requirement

Not subject to residency requirements.

Pay Range

$51.21 - $56.65

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.

Job Description

Job Summary

Directs the work for the equipment operator - Fuels. Operates fuel-handling equipment and performs related coal yard activities at a steam generating station.

What you will do
  • Performs and/or directs the duties of the Equipment Operator - Fuels.
  • Operates fuel and ash-handling equipment, such as conveyors, rotary car dumper, stacker/reclaimer, tractors, bulldozers, cranes, barge tower, locomotives, crushers, ash trucks, shredding equipment, etc. At steam generating stations: keeps equipment lubricated and takes care of minor maintenance needs.
  • Keeps the coal handling equipment neat, clean and operating properly.
  • Keeps pertinent coal yard records.
  • Performs the duties of an equipment operator - Operations.
  • Performs hold carding activity in the coal yard.
  • Assists in maintaining railway tracks and fuel handling structures.
  • Spots and loads or unloads coal or ash cars or barges.
  • Assists in switching of railway cars and trucks.
  • Operates cranes, bulldozers and trucks for other than fuel-handling purposes when required.
  • Performs maintenance work of ordinary nature when not operating.
  • Performs all work according to established procedures and safety practices.
  • Performs other duties which are similar, related, and incidental to the position.
Education Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience
  • Experienced in a steam generating station
  • 2 years coal yard fuel handling operation

Other Requirements
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • General knowledge of mathematics and science math at the high school level
  • Demonstrated ability to operate fuel handling equipment.
  • Ability to work with and direct others
  • Mechanical ability
  • Knowledge of fuel-handling equipment and the layout and operation of the generating station to which assigned.
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements for the job.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

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

Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold

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:

July 6, 2026
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