LABORER

About the role

This position is located at our Laramie River Station location in Wheatland, WY. The primary responsibilities include learning the basic principles of power plant operations, successfully completing plant training programs, maintaining cleanliness of the plant and site, and performing various tasks and services in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor work, cleaning, and upkeep around the plant and grounds, including washing floors, windows, bathrooms and vehicles; hauling garbage; driving trucks; operating small equipment like skid steer loaders; mowing and watering grounds; fence repair; shoveling snow, ash and coal; moving materials when assigned; and performing high-pressure water blasting.
• Check fluid levels, change oil, and filters, lubricate, and maintain fuel levels on all equipment operated.
• Report all equipment problems to the supervisor and/or lead person, as required.
• Ensure all duties are performed in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with all safety rules and regulations.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and maintain records/logs on equipment operated.
• Assist with coal, fly ash, and sludge cleanup.
• Operate a vacuum truck.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting other departments by performing miscellaneous duties.

Requirements

• Certificate of Completion in Power or Process Plant Technology, or an Associate’s of Applied Science degree in industrial mechanical or electrical maintenance, industrial instrumentation, welding, or diesel mechanic.
• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED) and 2 years of industry related experience or 2 years related military training/experience.
• A valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Constant standing/walking; frequent lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds; occasional lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 60 pounds, sitting, bending/reaching, and climbing.
• Uses shovels, squeegee, and brooms, and operates forklift, skid steer loader, dumpster truck, trucks, lawn mower, snow blower, high-pressure water blaster, bridge crane, farm tractors up to 180 horsepower, and small hand tools and equipment.
• May be exposed to heat/cold, dirt/dust, chemicals, noise, and must become respirator qualified.
• Frequently works in confined areas and works at heights up to 300 feet, requiring the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards.
• Good color vision and good hearing are required.
• Works both indoors and outdoors.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Basic knowledge of the production of electricity and terminology used in a generating station.
• A working knowledge of power plant systems.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written/verbal instructions.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$39.71 per hour

Schedule

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