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Akima, LLC

Boiler Plant Operator

Redstone Arsenal, AL · On-site

$27.25 - $37/hr

Serve as Boiler Plant Operator to operate, service, maintain and repair boiler and heating plants ... If required, must be willing to complete Power Plant Boiler Maintenance and Operations ...

Rogers Group

Asphalt Plant Operator

Huntsville, AL

Rogers Group is currently seeking an Asphalt Plant Operator for our asphalt operations located in the Huntsville/Tanner areas. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to lead safety ...

Rogers Group

Asphalt Plant Operator

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Rogers Group is currently seeking an Asphalt Plant Operator for our asphalt operations located in the Huntsville/Tanner areas. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to lead safety ...

Chemtrade

Chemical Operator

Decatur, AL · On-site

$25/hr

Chemical Operator Reports to ... Plant Manager Shift: Monday to Friday - 12 hours/day - Rotating shift Hourly rate: $25 The range ...

Energy Developments Pty Ltd

Operator

Trinity, AL · On-site

Operate and maintain a landfill gas-fueled power plant consisting of multiple spark-ignition ... In addition to the duties set out above, the Operator may be expected to perform other duties as ...

Energy Developments Pty Ltd

Operator

Trinity, AL · On-site

Operate and maintain a landfill gas-fueled power plant consisting of multiple spark-ignition ... In addition to the duties set out above, the Operator may be expected to perform other duties as ...

GE Appliances

Director, Plant Operations

Decatur, AL · On-site

S., we're powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that ... and hourly operators. * Translate plant strategy into clear, measurable objectives for each ...

Acuren

I-Drone Operator (Pilot)

Decatur, AL · On-site

Position Summary Acuren is currently recruiting for a Drone Operators for various locations to ... pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive ...

Griffin Associates

Assembly OPERATORS

Arab, AL

$14.75 - $18/hr

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Griffin Associates

Injection MOLD Operators

Arab, AL

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

Visit Plant Before Accepting Position * *NO Rotating *NO Uniforms *NO Steel Toes * Paid Weekly ... Powered by ApplicantStack Hiring Automation Software Privacy Policy | Terms of Use

Griffin Associates

INJECTION MOLD Operators

Arab, AL

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

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How much do hourly power plant operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly power plant operator in Decatur, AL is $41.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.17 and $55.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Power Plant Operator vs Power Plant Technician?

AspectHourly Power Plant OperatorPower Plant Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; licensing may be requiredHigh school diploma; technical certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentPower plants, control rooms, outdoor facilitiesPower plants, maintenance areas, control rooms
Job FocusOperating and monitoring plant equipmentMaintaining and repairing plant machinery

Hourly Power Plant Operators primarily focus on operating and monitoring power plant equipment, ensuring smooth plant operations. Power Plant Technicians concentrate on maintaining and repairing machinery. While both roles work in similar environments and may require comparable certifications, their core responsibilities differ, with operators managing daily operations and technicians handling technical repairs.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Power Plant Operator job openings in Decatur, AL as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $87,187 per year, or $41.9 per hour.
Boiler Plant Operator

Boiler Plant Operator

Akima, LLC

Redstone Arsenal, AL • On-site

$27.25 - $37/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 13 days ago

Akima rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

247th of 352 rated engineering

Job description

Serve as Boiler Plant Operator to operate, service, maintain and repair boiler and heating plants.
Responsibilities
  • Operate, services, maintains and repair boilers and heating plants to produce steam or high temperature water for use in an establishment. Fires boiler, observes and interprets readings on gauges, meters, and charts with register various aspects of boiler operation.
  • Adjusts controls to insure safe and efficient boiler operation and to meet demands for steam or high temperature water.
  • May also do one or more of the following: maintain a log in which various aspects of boiler operation are recorded; clean, oil, make repairs to boiler room equipment; and following prescribed methods, treat boiler water with chemicals and analyze boiler water for such things as acidity, causticity, and alkalinity.
  • Completes all job-related paperwork and forms.
  • Keeps work and plant area clean.
  • Paints and insulates plant and distribution equipment.
  • Performs all work in a safe manner in accordance with safety practices and procedures.
  • Performs other related work as required or assigned.
  • Accountable for:
    • Timely and cost-effective performance of duties.
    • Harmoniously working with other employees and customers.
    • Working with the Project Principals to fully coordinate all activities.
    • Effectively coordinate a number of projects simultaneously.
    • Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.
    • Effective written and oral communication skills.
    • Demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.
    • Contributing to the successful completion of project initiatives.

Qualifications
  • High school education or equivalent required.
  • Minimum of three (3) years' experience operating boilers.
  • If required, must be willing to complete Power Plant Boiler Maintenance and Operations Certification training.
  • Must be available to work other shifts as directed.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record pertinent to the position.
  • Must have and maintain a Master, Journeyman, or Apprentice Gas Card.
  • Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.

Job ID
2026-23167
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.
As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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As an Alaska Native Corporation headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Akima is dedicated to delivering superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for our Iñupiat shareholders. Akima maintains a portfolio of small businesses, 8(a) companies, and operating companies that deliver simplified and accelerated access to the products and services agencies need to ensure mission success.

Industry

Specialty trade contractors

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

1995

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