Heavy Equipment Operator — Coal Yard & Plant Ops

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

PTO and paid holidays

Health, dental and vision coverage for

your family

Job summary

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Yard Equipment Operator to keep power generation operations moving safely and efficiently. You will operate heavy equipment, support coal and ash handling systems, and join a skilled team ensuring reliable plant performance.

You’ll inspect and maintain equipment, apply both mechanical and electrical know-how, and communicate issues early to prevent downtime. This role rewards hands-on work and growth in an essential energy career.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 months of heavy equipment operating experience with equipment such as bulldozers, haul trucks, scrapers, or similar mobile equipment.
• Plant experience and/or at least one year of heavy industrial mechanical or electrical experience, along with strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn coal yard systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, haul trucks, and scrapers to safely handle, condition, convey, and store coal and ash and maintain plant grounds.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment by performing routine lubrication, cleaning, and preventive maintenance on heavy mobile equipment, coal handling equipment, conveyors, and related systems.
• Put your mechanical and electrical skills to work by recognizing equipment issues, using hand tools and handheld technology, and communicating concerns before they impact operations.
• Work as part of a safety-focused team, supporting fellow operators, sharing knowledge, and helping keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and ready for reliable operation.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Hand tools

Handheld technology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Handheld devices

Job description

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Yard Equipment Operator to keep power generation operations moving safely and efficiently. You will operate heavy equipment, support coal and ash handling systems, and join a skilled team ensuring reliable plant performance.

You’ll inspect and maintain equipment, apply both mechanical and electrical know-how, and communicate issues early to prevent downtime. This role rewards hands-on work and growth in an essential energy career.