Fuel Handler (Local)

The Fuel Handler supports boiler operations by safely handling, transporting, and staging solid fuels and materials using heavy equipment. This role is responsible for operating loaders, skid steers, and other equipment to maintain consistent fuel supply to boiler systems while ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations in a remote industrial environment.

CCI Industrial Services provides quality-driven, cost-effective construction, maintenance, industrial cleaning, power generation, and transportation services to support resource development companies in Alaska and the lower 48 states. CCI Industrial Services leads the industry in Safety, Innovation, and Excellence. Each CCI employee is responsible for upholding CCI’s Mission, Vision, and Values, as these are a crucial part of CCI’s strategic plan for success.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Operate heavy equipment including front-end loaders, skid steers, and other material handling equipment
• Load, transport, and stage fuel (e.g., coal, wood, or other solid fuel sources) for boiler operations
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance
• Monitor for and report equipment malfunctions or operational issues
• Feed and maintain fuel supply systems to ensure continuous boiler operation
• Unload incoming fuel deliveries and verify quantities and condition
• Maintain clean and safe work areas around fuel storage and boiler systems
• Assist boiler operators as needed to support continuous plant operations

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience operating heavy equipment (loaders, skid steers, etc.)
• Understanding of material handling and stockpile management
• Ability to work safely around boiler systems and industrial equipment
• Strong situational awareness and attention to detail

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver license
• Demonstrated experience operating heavy equipment (front-end loader, skid steer)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting boiler or plant operations
• Prefer applicants to live within 50 miles of Boyce, LA

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.  The noise in these work environments. This position may involve working with potentially hazardous materials and waste.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A pre-hire post offer Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) will be conducted to determine an employee’s ability to perform to the job standard. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FCE LEVEL #3

• MOBILITY: Must be able to access all controls and all parts of machinery for service.  Must be able to push/pull 50 pounds for 20 feet.
• LIFTING: Must be able to routinely lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, 50 pounds from wait level to shoulder height and carry 50 pounds for 20 feet.
• HEARING: Must be able to hear audible safety alarms.
• VISUAL ACUITY: Must be adequate to perform above listed tasks in a safe manner and take hand signals from ground man or flag man.
• RANGE OF MOTION: An objective range of motion measurements will be conducted and recorded using a five position and rapid exchange grip strength test during the pre-hire/post offer FCE.

Compensation:

CCI offers a competitive salary, career growth opportunities and for full-time positions we offer a Full Benefits Package including excellent FEHB Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life insurance, and a 401k match program.

Contingencies:

Offer contingent upon ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and a background check.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work at any time without prior notice.

CCI Industrial Services (CCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

CCI Industrial Services grant employment preference first to BBNC shareholders, their spouses, or descendants, and second to other Alaska Native Corporation Shareholders in accordance with P.L. 93-638.