Utility Worker

Talen Energy • Colstrip, MT

8d

About The Position

The Utility Worker is primarily responsible for cleaning throughout the plant and cleaning scrubber vessels. The work includes removing ash, coal dust, and scale deposits with high-pressure water-blasting equipment, often in hot, dusty, humid, and confined spaces. Work may take place at elevated locations using scaffolding or available equipment surfaces, with safety harnesses and fall-protection systems.

Utility Workers may assist mechanics with routine maintenance and major equipment overhauls. Other assigned duties include cleanup, painting, weed cutting, and related plant work. The role operates hydraulic loaders, dump trucks, forklifts, and other mobile equipment, and uses a wide variety of hand tools and other equipment. This description is not all-inclusive; other reasonable work expectations may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• General knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and mobile equipment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Passed or be able to pass Skilled Trades Testing/EEI MASS testing.
• Experience and knowledge using many different kinds of tools.
• Ability to work in hot, dusty, and sometimes humid confined spaces and at elevated locations using safety harnesses and fall-protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Clean scrubber vessels and other process equipment throughout the plant.
• Operate hydroblasting equipment.
• Operate mobile equipment, including forklifts, loaders, and dump trucks.
• Operate jackhammers, chipping guns, descalers, and similar equipment.
• Assist journeyman mechanics.
• Perform general plant cleaning and painting.
• Perform sandblasting.
• Erect pre-engineered scaffolding.
• Use a variety of hand tools.
• Maintain regular attendance and diligent work habits.
• Perform cleanup, weed cutting, and other reasonable duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED