Laborer - Outage

Energy Northwest•Richland, WA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This temporary position supports the plant’s biennial refueling outage at Columbia Generating Station in Richland, Washington. The Laborer performs nuclear-station grounds and janitorial work, nuclear housekeeping, radioactive-waste packaging, and decontamination of equipment and buildings. Duties also include general in-plant maintenance and delivery of equipment and materials. The role is performed onsite.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Reading and oral communication skills equivalent to a high school education, including the ability to select janitorial supplies such as chemicals and wax solvents.
Ability to read danger or warning signs.
Valid U.S. state-issued driver's license.
Ability to operate vehicles with manual or automatic transmission.
Ability to qualify for respirator use and heat-stress work.

Responsibilities

Package radioactive waste.
Decontaminate equipment, tools, and buildings using decontamination materials and equipment procedures.
Perform housekeeping duties, including sweeping, mopping, waxing, and polishing floors.
Prepare work areas for technicians by installing shielding; shielding work involves moving and lifting 30–50 pounds.
Perform janitorial duties in lavatories, washrooms, and other areas.
Replenish paper supplies, soap, and other supplies as needed.
Operate and maintain respiratory cleaning machines and inspect respirators.
Perform minor repairs on equipment and buildings.
Move trash and laundry to radioactive-waste storage.
Assist others under the direction of a journeyman.
Perform other tasks as required.