Power Generation Hydro Special Equipment Operator I (#Q40A)
$14.71-$26.97 hourly / $2,549.43-$4,673.96 monthly / $30,593.20-$56,087.54 annual

Power Generation Coal Yard Equipment Operator II (#Q40B)
$16.08-$29.47 hourly / $2,786.69-$5,108.93 monthly / $33,440.25-$61,307.13 annual

Power Generation Coal Yard Equipment Operator III (#Q40C)
$17.68-$32.42 hourly / $3,065.31-$5,619.73 monthly / $36,783.71-$67,436.80 annual

Power Generation Coal Yard Equipment Operator IV (#Q40D)
$21.79-$39.95 hourly / $3,776.73-$6,924.01 monthly / $45,320.80-$83,088.13 annual

Positions in this job family are responsible for operating mobile and stationary equipment, operating/driving trucks, ten wheel dump, semi-tractor trailers and large off road dump trucks for the purpose of hauling all types of building materials and transporting electrical equipment and very large heavy equipment.

The functions performed within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

·         Operates large mobile equipment, such as Caterpillar style bulldozers, scrapers, and excavators.

·         Operates large dump truck and various other equipment to transport materials.

·         Perform safety inspection on trucks and heavy equipment.

·         Performs lockout/tag out safety procedures to isolate equipment for work by maintenance personnel.

·         May provide training to fellow employees.

·         Perform various duties around electrical power generation and transmission facilities (hydro dams, waterways, coal fired facility, and high voltage lines).

Level I:
Ability to read, interpret and carry out complex written or oral instructions. Must be capable to do mechanical repairs such as hydraulic lines and leaks, replace cutting edges, etc. Must be able to do safety inspections on all equipment.

Level II:
Knowledge of large equipment; of care and upkeep of mechanical devices and machinery and of safety procedures used in the handling and storage of coal.  Ability is required to operate all machinery and equipment. Must be capable to do mechanical repairs such as hydraulic lines and leaks, replace cutting edges, etc. Must be able to do safety inspections on all equipment.

Level III:    
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of various types of equipment; of safety procedures as they apply to the basic mechanical principles.  Ability is required to operate and maintain stationary and mobile electrical and hydro machinery and equipment; and to train personnel. Must be capable to do mechanical repairs such as hydraulic lines and leaks, replace cutting edges, etc. Must be able to do safety inspections on all equipment.

Level IV:
Those identified in Level III plus knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures; and of record keeping and inventory procedures.  Ability is required to plan work schedules; to supervise and coordinate the work of subordinates; to make independent decisions; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Must be capable to do mechanical repairs such as hydraulic lines and leaks, replace cutting edges, etc. Must be able to do safety inspections on all equipment.

The Power Generation Coal Yard Equipment Operator job family has four levels based on the complexity of assignments and type of equipment operated and responsibility for supervision.

Level I:
Employees at this level serve in a training capacity under close supervision of a skilled operator.  Incumbents will perform only the more routine tasks.

Level II:  
At this level employees perform work involved in the operation and maintenance of equipment.  Employees may train subordinate employees.

Level III:
At this level employees perform the entire range of the operations and maintenance of all material handling equipment.  Employees at this level are responsible for training other personnel.

Level IV:
At this level employees may perform work as a lead worker or in a full supervisory capacity.  Employees supervise the operations for an entire shift.

Level I:
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of two years of experience in the operations of large equipment.

Level II:
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of three years of experience in the operations of large equipment.

Level III:    
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of those identified in Level II plus one additional year of experience in the operation of large equipment.

Level IV:
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of those identified in Level III plus one additional year of experience in the operation of larege equipment.