Yardman C

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Duties

Under indirect supervision to assist in operating tripper coal conveyor and breaker and in the maintenance of coal handling equipment and ash sluicing and ash handling equipment and in the movement and location of coal cars; to maintain landscaped property and do general driving and minor maintenance work on trucks and do miscellaneous hauling and perform other related work; under direct supervision to assist employees of higher classification.

- Assist, as directed, in coal handling activities, operating controls and levers, lubricating equipment and assisting in a variety of duties in connection with tripper coal conveyor and other equipment.

- Assist, as directed, trainmen in movement and location of coal cars; open and close car doors and operate car moving winch to spot cars, throw track switches to proper positions and operate air valves to dump loaded ash cars.

- Operate truck in performance of yard duties such as hauling refuse and other material within plant property.

- Engage in the servicing of the truck, perform minor maintenance such as greasing, washing and cleaning truck, and report needed repairs. Supplying gas, oil, water, etc.

- Shovel dumped cinders in spreading or leveling and in keeping ash bin area clean.

- Assist in maintenance of ash sluicing and coal handling equipment.

- Assist in work on tracks and track beds as assigned.

- Maintain landscaped property in an attractive condition; reseeding, rolling, cutting and weeding lawns; cultivating, pruning, spraying and resetting shrubs and plants; trimming and spraying trees and removing leaves and other debris from property, perform maintenance work on roadways, parking lots, property lines and fences; remove snow and spread salt and cinders on icy roads and walks; make minor repairs on tools and equipment used in performing these duties.

- Perform general painting work around coal handling equipment and structures.

- Maintain work equipment and areas in a clean, orderly condition, continuously observe Company safety rules and practices, check conditions of safety equipment, attend scheduled safety meetings, participate in artificial respiration practice as required and become familiar with safety manuals, rules and special procedures prescribed by the Company.

- Perform other similar or less skilled work, direct and train men assigned to work with him; and perform the duties of Station Helper.

Qualifications

Must meet the Company's requirements as to general qualifications, must have all the qualifications of Station Helper and, in addition, must have the following qualifications

- Graduation from high school or applicable equivalent in either job training or study.

- Normally, nine months or more of experience as Station Helper, or the equivalent.

- Must have demonstrated ability in the performance of the duties of Station Helper.

- Must have demonstrated ability to learn how to assist in operating coal-handling equipment.

- Must have satisfactorily completed the Company's training course for the job of Yardman “C” and have passed the promotional examination in connection therewith.

Supervisor

Yard Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Principal Lines of Promotion

From Station Helper to Yardman "B"

Job Spec. No. 234

May 1973 (1-83)

Generating Stations

Cayuga

Dresser

Edwardsport

Gibson

Noblesville

Wabash River

Travel Requirements

Not required

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

IBEW Local 1393

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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