Utility Operator - CoGen - Decatur, IL

Illinois Ag; Decatur (IL); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K/ESOP

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) in Decatur, IL seeks a Utility Operator for the CoGen yard. The role involves unloading coal and lime, loading ash trucks, and entering weights into the ADM weigh system. You will operate equipment and assist with preventative maintenance in a challenging outdoor setting.

The position offers a 12-hour shift rotation, with 7a-7p and 7p-7a shifts, plus benefits and opportunities for progression into boiler house operation.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform data entry and document logs for material handling.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude with hands-on maintenance experience.
• Good written and verbal communication in English.
• High School diploma or GED preferred for baseline education.

Responsibilities

• Operate rail locomotive, skid steer, and end loader as part of yard operations.
• Unload coal and lime from trucks and rail cars and verify weights.
• Enter data into ADM weigh system and track material movements.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety standards in a non-temperature-controlled outdoor environment.
• Support general labor tasks in a non-temperature-controlled outdoors environment.

Skills

Data entry

Troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Communication

English

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

JLP

Forklift

Non-DOT Truck

Reach Lift

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Utility Operator - CoGen - Decatur, IL#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:$28.93 HOUR### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Operator/General Laborer**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Utility Operator - CoGen - Decatur, IL| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**Job Description****Utility Operator - CoGen - Decatur, IL**Job Type: Full Time, HourlyPay Rate: $28.93/hour + $2.05 rotating shift differential when applicableShift(s) Available: 12-hour schedule, 28-day rotation. 7a-7p, then 7p-7a. 4 days on, 4 days off.Learn more about ADM, click the links below;https://youtu.be/VeGTVcFFJuohttps://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/* Benefits Start First Day* Weekly Pay* Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance* Health and Wellness Incentives* Paid Vacation and Holidays* 401K/ESOP, pension with ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) matching contributions* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)* Short & Long-Term Disability* Company Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees,' Spouse and Children* Parental leave (paternity/maternity)* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Tuition Reimbursement* Advancement Opportunities* Perks at work (discount program with several companies)**Summary of Job:**Utility Operator position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Material Handling yard at the Decatur Cogeneration facility. Operators oversee the unloading of coal and lime material by both truck and rail. Also responsible for loading ash trucks. These tasks involve verifying correct weights and numbers and entry into the ADM Weigh system. Operators will perform troubleshooting tasks and then preventative maintenance on equipment in their areas. Progression into boiler house operation is expected.**Job Duties:*** General labor in a non-temperature-controlled environment, heavily outdoors* Operate specific equipment including rail locomotive, skid steer loader, and end loader* Data entry. Log specific data from trucks that are loaded and unloaded* Troubleshoot equipment issues as they arise* Preventative maintenance on equipment* Housekeeping tasks* Coordination of material handling duties with the overall operation of the facility* Help to ensure the safety of all personnel and maintain compliance with OSHA regulations* Recognize environmental and safety hazards and take actions to ensure they are mitigated so as not to affect employee safety, process quality, and environmental compliance**Skills Preferred:*** Must be a self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented team player, with solid verbal communication skills* Proficient using computer software programs such as Microsoft Office* Able to read and interpret documents/ drawings, possess sound troubleshooting skills, and write detailed reports* Strong mechanical/maintenance skills and experience* Have the ability to affect change through diagnosis, designing, and implementing solutions* Must be able to work independently, assess various situations, and make solid, reliable decisions**Education and Training Preferred:*** High School diploma or GED preferred**Experience Preferred:*** Experience in the operation of a coal fired Cogeneration plant is an asset**Job Requirements:*** Exhibit regular and prompt attendance and maintain attendance record in accordance with company policy* Experience in manufacturing, production and/or similar military environment (preferred)* Must be 18 years or older* Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship* Ability to understand and effectively communicate in English (verbal/written)* High School diploma or equivalent (preferred)**On-The-Job Training Requirements:*** New colleagues will need to undergo on-the-job training to acquire skills and certifications, which will be assessed according to established standards* Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training* Participate in company planner operations training* Equipment training may include but not limited to JLP, Forklift, Non-DOT Truck, Reach Lift, Lock Out/Tag Out, etc.**Physical Requirements:*** Ability to move about or to a work site by ascending/descending stairs, bending, kneeling and prolonged periods of standing and sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, or squatting frequently* Ability to operate equipment or machinery that may be located at different heights; may require work on ladders, scaffolding or other work at heights or in confined spaces* Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 55 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 50 pounds overhead* Requires ability and willingness to wear respirators* Ability to walk up to two (2) miles during the course of a workday over uneven ground surfaces, and/or walking over Railroad tracks.**Working Conditions:*** Ambient conditions - Work area is, typically, a non-air-conditioned production environment. Hot or cold Temperatures, all seasonal elements, both indoors and outdoors* Atmosphere: Dust (Peanut - known allergen), cotton, canola seed, and odor* Must be able to work around noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift* Company provided protective clothing required: Uniforms, hardhats, earplugs, safety glasses, hair restraints, steel-toed shoes, gloves, and safety harness may be required based on task performed; employees are required to wear all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) (i.e., hard-hats, safety glasses, earplugs, uniforms, and steel-toed boots) in addition to job specific PPE requirements. Employees in roles that require respirators will need to be clean shaven.ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.REF::1134038BR**#IncludingYou**Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by lawTo apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 10/08/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Farina, Illinois | Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Mendota, Illinois || Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Tuscola, Illinois | |2 people are interested in this job