Listing evidence and provenance
- Source
- Workday View original listing
- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 30, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
- Pay provenance
- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
11-05-2026
Requirements
- Able to stand or walk continuously for up to 12 hours.
- Successful completion of the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) and the Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) tests are required for this position. A review of Employment Testing Information, Test-Taking Tips, together with the POSS and MASS Practice Tests may be helpful. A link to these materials may be found at AEP.com Careers by selecting Employment testing.
- A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.
- Must satisfactorily complete and exhibit competency, in such time frames as may be established by the Company, all required training to advance to the Equipment Operator, Maintenance Mechanic-Junior, Coal Handler (depending on the line-of-progression) or vacate the Equipment Operator-Junior classification. This includes the ability to gain a working knowledge of all applicable operating instructions and procedures.
- Must be able to learn the rules, safety practices and procedures applicable to the work.
- Must be able to learn the tools and equipment and their use as required in the work.
- Must be able to read, interpret and work from simple prints and specifications and have the ability to gain a working knowledge of OSHA and Environmental guidelines.
- Able to work rotating shifts.
- Must satisfactorily complete and exhibit the ability to gain a working knowledge of all applicable operating instructions and procedures.
- Must be able to learn the rules, safety practices and procedures applicable to the work. Must be able to learn the tools and equipment and their use as required in the work.
- Must be able to read, interpret and work from simple prints and specifications and have the ability to gain a working knowledge of OSHA and Environmental guidelines.
- Must be able to work rotating shifts.
- Climb ladders & stairs a number of times each day.
- Use fine dexterity to move switches & controls to precise locations
- Detect color on alarms, equipment & other devices
- Hear announcements on the Plant PA system, and to hear abnormal sounds of plant equipment
- Communicate plant information by phone, in person or by radio
- Work on heights, grating, platforms and catwalks.
- Exert up to 50 lbs of pressure to manually turn off valves.
- Able to stand or walk continuously for up to 12 hours.
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