Utility Plant Operator Trainee or Utility Plant Operator I

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Full Consideration Date:

11/03/2025

Job Description:

Utility Plant Operator Trainee:

Under direct supervision, receives work experience and related training instruction to develop the knowledge and skill necessary to perform at the journey level upon completion of the training program to operate power plant auxiliary systems and assist in all aspects of plant operations. Participates in training that is required to progress to eligibility for the Utility Plant Operator I classification.

Utility Plant Operator I:

Under general supervision, is responsible for operation of power plant auxiliary systems and assisting Utility Plant Operator II personnel, and other employees, in all aspects of plant operations; as well coal and yard operations and limited maintenance activities.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Utility Plant Operator Trainee:

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions. Upon completion of the training program, must be able to meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the Utility Plant Operator I classification.

Utility Plant Operator I:

Must have a high school diploma or GED; and two years of experience in an industrial plant, process plant or power plant, operating boilers, pumps, fans, conveyors or other similar equipment.

Position Details:

Job Category:

Merit

Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Work Schedule: Varied schedule, to be determined.

Pay Grade: Utility Plant Operator I :

11/6

Starting Hourly Wage: Utility Plant Operator Trainee: $24.41; Utility Plant Operator I: $26.64

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