Plant Auxiliary (Hydro) - Lower Coosa River System
Clanton, AL
Plant Auxiliary (Hydro) - Lower Coosa River System
Description
Plant Auxiliary – Alabama Power Hydro
Alabama Power hires entry-level power plant workers at various plants around Alabama. Starting pay is approximately $22.43/hr benefits with the opportunity for two raises a year given expected performance.
The Plant Auxiliary position is an entry-level position that accomplishes a wide variety of work, often physically demanding, throughout an entire shift. They 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 positions primary responsibility is cleaning the plant, office space 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 cleaning and lawn equipment is required. Plant Auxiliaries in Hydro Generation work day shift 6:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. and must be available for rotating shifts, overtime and call outs. 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 are required
Must be available for overtime, call outs, weekends and holidays – required
Live within one hour of the plant or willing to relocate within one hour of the plant due to call out (No relocation assistance available) – required
Practice test :
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Practice tests: POSS - Plant Operator & MASS - Power Plant Maintenance
Alabama Power provides the valuable combination of competitive prices, reliable electricity supply and unparalleled service to 1.4 million homes, businesses and industries in the southern two-thirds of Alabama.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries as of Jan. 1, 2019. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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Job Field: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Alabama-South Alabama-Clanton
Operating Company: Alabama Power Company
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to…): No
Union Covered: Yes
Work Location(s):
Lay Dam - 626 County Road 794 (626CLANTON)
626 County Road 794
Clanton, 35046
Req ID: APC2008271
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