Utility Worker

Talen Energy • Colstrip, MT

6d

About The Position

The Utility Worker is primarily responsible for cleaning throughout the plant and scrubber vessels, including removing accumulated ash, coal dust, and scale deposits with high-pressure water-blasting equipment. The work takes place in hot, dusty, and sometimes humid confined spaces, and often at elevated locations accessed by scaffolding or equipment surfaces while using 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, sandblasting, and erecting pre-engineered scaffolding. Workers operate hydraulic loaders, dump trucks, forklifts, and other mobile equipment, as well as hand tools and other plant equipment. The job description is not all-inclusive and may include other reasonable assigned work expectations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• General knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and mobile equipment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Pass or be able to pass Skilled Trades Testing/EEI MASS testing.
• Experience and knowledge using many different kinds of tools.
• Regular attendance and diligent work habits.

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