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CoGeneration Power Plant Operator - Cedar Rapids, IA
ADMCedar Rapids, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 May 2026
💰 $84,000/yr($56,000/yr – $84,000/yr)
About the role
Job Description
CoGeneration Power Plant Operator - Cedar Rapids, IA
$1,500 Sign-on Bonus!
Starting Pay Rate: $28.36
- Qualified Utility I Pay Rate: $34.70 ($32.15 + $2.55 Shift Differential)
- Qualified Boiler Tech II Operator: $38.71 ($35.86 + $2.55 Shift Differential)
- Qualified Boiler Tech I Operator: $42.20 ($39.65 + $2.55 Shift Differential)
Shift: 8-Hour Day Shift & 12-Hour rotating days/ nights (DuPont Schedule)
ADM is a part of the production of 30% of the food supply globally, on average you touch at least 7 items per day made with ADM ingredients. Everyone who works here is a big part of feeding the world. Learn more about ADM here: https://www.adm.com/.
Why Join?
- Weekly Pay
- Benefits Start Day 1
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Personal Days (Vacation & Sick Time Effective Day 1)
- 9 Company Paid Holidays
- 401k with up to 5% Company Match
- Cash Balance Plan (Pension)
- Annual Raises
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account
- Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plan
- Company Paid Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouse, & Children
- Parental Leave Program
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company provided work boots, uniforms, and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Responsibilities:
- Supports the unloading of coal and lime material by truck and rail and loading of ash trucks
- Enters and verifies truck weights and data into computerized ADM Weigh Systems.
- Operates motorized heavy equipment, including but not limited to rail locomotives, skid steer loader, and boom lifts.
- Collects in-process samples at appropriate collection times, conducts laboratory testing, enters results to database, and analyzes results.
- Follows and understands Equipment Specific Lockout Procedure (ESLP) to ensure safe and successful Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) of process equipment.
- Executes daily Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure and maintain cleanliness throughout the plant and department.
- Conducts routine maintenance checks, cleanings, troubleshooting, and basic preventive maintenance on process equipment.
- Adheres to all safety regulations and partners with team members and plant leadership to foster a culture of safety for all individuals.
- Ability to work independently with a high level of autonomy.
- Possesses high degree of punctuality, work ethic, and reliability.
- Able to engage in critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Able to communicate effectively with department operators and leadership.
- Possesses strong attention to detail and high levels of quality of work.
- Mechanical inclination and aptitude with ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues.
- Proficiency in Windows computer operating system & related software.
- High School Diploma/GED, required.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship.
- Ability to understand and effectively communication in English (verbal & written).
- Strong fundamental skills (math, reading, writing, & verbal communication).
- Experience in industrial or mechanical manufacturing environment.
- Experience operating heavy machinery and equipment.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Ability to move about on a work site by ascending/descending stairs, extensive walking, climbing steps or ladders, prolonged periods of standing and sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, or squatting frequently
- Ability to operate equipment or machinery that may be located at different heights with open view grating from multiple elevations or in confined spaces
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds overhead
- Ability to traverse 2 miles or more during the course of a workday
- Ambient conditions – Work area is, typically, a non-air-conditioned production environment. Working in extreme heat and cold in all seasonal elements, both indoors and outside on a regular basis.
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