Working Conditions for Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchersBecause electricity is provided around the clock, operators, distributors, and dispatchers usually work one of three daily 8-hour shifts or one of two 12-hour shifts on a rotating basis. Shift assignments may change periodically, so that all operators can share duty on less desirable shifts. Work on rotating shifts can be stressful and fatiguing, because of the constant change in living and sleeping patterns. Operators, distributors, and dispatchers who work in control rooms generally sit or stand at a control station. This work is not physically strenuous, but it does require constant attention. Operators who work outside the control room may be exposed to danger from electric shock, falls, and burns. Nuclear power plant operators are subject to random drug and alcohol tests, as are most workers at such plants. More information on Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers occupation Number of Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers Working conditions for Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers Significant points for Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers Training requirements for Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |