Plant Auxiliary- Hydro (Multiple Locations)

Nashville Public Radio; Verbena (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama Power is seeking a Plant Auxiliary for its hydro facilities across Alabama. This entry‑level role involves a mix of cleaning duties, basic plant maintenance and support for operation activities, at various plants including Weiss Dam, Thurlow Dam and others.

Candidates must be physically capable, 18+, and ready for rotating shifts with overtime and on‑call work. Training paths lead to specialist tracks within the plants.

Qualifications

• 2+ years Secondary Education or Technical Degree (Industrial or Technical majors) preferred
• 1-2 years of manual labor, construction, maintenance, electrical or working on heavy equipment preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age – required
• Possess a valid driver's license – required
• Successfully pass the written POSS/MASS Test – required
• Rotating shifts- required
• Must be available for overtime, call outs, weekends and holidays – required
• Must live within one hour of the plant or willing to relocate within one hour of the plant due to call out requirements (No relocation assistance available) – required

Responsibilities

• The position is focused on cleaning the plant, office spaces and maintaining the plant grounds.
• Assists in the operation and maintenance of Alabama Power generating plants.
• Engages in a wide variety of physically demanding work across shifts and conditions.

Education

Secondary Education or Technical Degree (Industrial or Technical majors)

Job description

Plant Auxiliary – Alabama Power Hydro (Multiple Locations)

Work Locations:

Open positions may be located at any of the following hydro facilities. Please review the locations carefully and be sure to indicate all locations for which you are willing to be considered when completing the application.

• Weiss Dam
  2500 County Road 20, Leesburg, AL 35983
• Thurlow Dam
  249 Outer Drive, Tallassee, AL 36078
• Harris Dam
  2761 County Road 100, Lineville, AL 36266
• Henry Dam
  1021 Highway 144, Ohatchee, AL 36271
• Jordan Dam
  615 Jordan Dam Lane, Wetumpka, AL 36092
• Smith Dam
  640 Power House Road, Jasper, AL 35504
• Logan Martin Dam
  299 Logan Martin Dam Road, Vincent, AL 35178
• Bouldin Dam
  750 Bouldin Dam Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092
• Bankhead Dam
  19001 Lock 17 Road North, Northport, AL 35475
• Lay Dam
  626 County Road 794, Clanton, AL 35046
• Martin Dam
  2287 Martin Dam Road, Tallassee, AL 36078
• Holt Dam
  12117 Power Plant Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
• Mitchell Dam
  2235 County Road 93, Verbena, AL 36091
• Yates Dam
  554 Yates Dam Road, Tallassee, AL 36078

Note: Candidates may be considered for one or multiple locations based on their selections and business needs. Please ensure your location preferences are accurately reflected in your application.

Job Description

Plant Auxiliaries are the lifeblood of our generating plants. If you are looking for a hands‑on opportunity that exposes you to a variety of tasks and duties each day this is the opportunity for you. This is an entry‑level position that offers committed, hard‑working employees the opportunity to progress in their career through several specialist tracks. We have many leaders who began their careers as Plant Auxiliaries. The homes and businesses in our community rely on the product you will help generate, as such the work you do on a day‑to‑day basis is fundamentally important to the communities we serve. If you are interested in working for a respected company that invests in developing, it’s people then we’d love to hear from you. Read on for more details on the duties you will be expected to perform.

This position accomplishes a wide variety of work, often physically demanding, throughout an entire shift. You must be able to lift and move heavy‑duty electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic tools, equipment and materials while maintaining safe work practices. Good eye‑hand‑foot and motor coordination are necessary to climb stairs and ladders, to work at heights of over 100 feet, to reach, handle, grasp, to work foot controls, and to bend, kneel, crawl, stoop and stand for long periods of time. This position’s primary responsibility is cleaning the plant, office spaces and maintaining the plant grounds. This position also assists in the operation and maintenance of Alabama Power generating plants. Experience in a physically demanding work environment and ability to work with all types of tools is desired. Plant Auxiliaries primarily work 6:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Monday through Friday however they must be available to work rotating shifts, overtime, and call outs as necessary. Experience or knowledge of mechanics, electricity, shop machinery, welding, and piping work is desired.

• 2+ years Secondary Education or Technical Degree (Industrial or Technical majors) preferred
• 1-2 years of manual labor, construction, maintenance, electrical or working on heavy equipment preferred
• Required to work in confined spaces
• Ability to perform physically demanding activities while working in all types of temperature extremes; Job requires candidates to bend, kneel, crawl, stoop and stand for long periods of time
• Operate all equipment and hand tools as needed
• Knowledge of mechanics, electricity, shop machinery, welding and piping work is required, but experience is preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age – required
• Possess a valid driver's license – required
• Successfully pass the written POSS/MASS Test – required
• Rotating shifts- required
• Must be available for overtime, call outs, weekends and holidays – required
• Must live within one hour of the plant or willing to relocate within one hour of the plant due to call out requirements (No relocation assistance available) – required
• Alabama Power hires entry‑level power plant workers at various plants around Alabama. Starting pay is approximately $26.78/hour + benefits with the opportunity for two raises yearly based on expected performance.

Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.

For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry‑leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company invests in the well‑being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well‑being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 21489

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Alabama Power