A "well-known" company is considering locating in Bessemer and bringing with it up to 3,000 jobs.

"Right now, it is looking very good that we will secure this tenant that will have between 1,500 and 3,000 jobs that would be very beneficial to that area," said Jefferson County Commission President Jimmie Stephens.

The unnamed company is considering building on U.S. Steel-owned property off Powder Plant Road near Bessemer City High School and Alabama Splash Adventure. The acreage of the property wasn't released.

The economic development project would mean a "sizable capital investment," in western Jefferson County and Bessemer, Stephens said. Starting wages will be at least $14 an hour, he said.

He said the state of Alabama, Bessemer and Jefferson County are offering the unnamed company a generous incentive package.

Stephens said the company is looking to help train its workforce at Bessemer City High School.

The Jefferson County Commission this week vacated right of way for Old Powder Plant Road as requested by U.S. Steel to clear the title on the property and allow for its development. The ownership of the right-of-way had been transferred to the county from the Alabama Department of Transportation.