Equipment Operator-Fuels - Special Temp

EEONLINE; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy Corporation is seeking an Equipment Operator - Fuels to operate coal-handling equipment and support steam generation facilities. The role involves a 10-hour schedule with possible relief coverage and occasional shift changes based on plant needs.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and experience in a generating facility. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be able to perform the physical demands of the job while maintaining safety practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to operate fuel handling equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to work with others.
• Mechanical ability.
• Knowledge of fuel-handling equipment and plant layout.

Responsibilities

• Operates fuel and ash-handling equipment and maintains coal yard and plant tasks.
• Keeps coal handling equipment neat and operating properly.
• Ensures major and auxiliary equipment are operating correctly.
• Operates ash and slag handling equipment.
• Assists in maintaining railway tracks and fuel handling structures.
• Loads/unloads coal or ash cars or barges.
• Switches railway cars and trucks as needed.
• Substitutes for lead operator as scheduled.
• Performs routine maintenance when not operating.
• Follows safety procedures and related requirements.

Skills

Operate fuel handling equipment

Operate heavy equipment

Teamwork

Mechanical ability

Knowledge of plant layout

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Equipment Operator-Fuels - Special Temp

Organization

Alliant Energy Corporation

Region

Canada, Wisconsin, Pardeeville

End Of Contest

November 13, 2026

Type

full time

Category

Operator

Description

As an Equipment Operator - Fuels you'll operate fuel-handling equipment and performs related coal yard and plant tasks at a steam generating stating.

You’ll work a 10-hour schedule. Relief hours may be required for vacation coverage, vacancies, and service needs. The schedule is subject to change based on plant requirements.

What You Will Do

• Operates fuel and ash-handling equipment, such as conveyors, rotary car dump, 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. Cares for, purifies and centrifuges the station oil supply and keeps bearings and equipment well lubricated.
• Keeps the coal handling equipment neat, clean and operating properly.
• Assures that all major and auxiliary equipment are operating properly.
• Operates all ash and slag handling equipment.
• 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.
• Substitutes for lead equipment operator - Fuels as scheduled.
• 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.

Supervision

Work performed under the supervision of the salaried or hourly supervisor, as assigned.

Required Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience and/or equivalent industrial experience in an electric generating facility

Preferred Experience

• Power Plant Assistant

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.
• Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to work with 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.

Contact

Alliant Energy Corporation

4902 N Biltmore Ln

Madison

Wisconsin United States

www.alliantenergy.com