Operating Helper

About the role

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. The company values safety and collaboration, offering a purpose‑driven environment where employees can build long‑term careers.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3‑E5, W1‑W2, or O1‑O3, plus the appropriate combination of education and experience, will be considered. Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position, and relocation assistance is not offered.

Responsibilities

• Operate coal and ash handling equipment, including setting/removing derailers, operating hand brakes and overhead chain valves, unloading train cars, and navigating train cars by squatting, climbing, and walking.
• Perform general cleaning duties using shovels, brooms, and air lances to maintain work area cleanliness and clean chutes (both overhead and crouched).
• Walk down equipment and belts, conducting weekly inspection preventive maintenance (PM) and lubrication oil PM.
• Develop and perform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures using “Eclipse” tagging software.
• Maintain and cut station grass in designated areas.

Requirements

• 0‑2 years of general maintenance and/or operations experience.
• 0‑2 years of outdoor labor and/or rail‑yard experience.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness and ability to work in ambient hot or cold temperatures and use proper PPE, including half‑face and full‑face respirators for fly ash, coal dust, and solvents.
• Ability to work a 12‑hour rotating shift (days, nights, weekends, holidays) and availability for overtime.
• Good physical ability and agility; able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Physical demands include standing, sitting, walking, carrying, bending, crawling, reaching, squatting, climbing ladders/poles/stairs, and pushing/pulling with arms, legs, and body 75‑100 % of the time.
• Partial year of related work experience of 6 months or more counts as one full year of qualifications.

Education

High school diploma or GED required.

Working Conditions

• Cold environments (76‑100 %).
• Confined spaces (76‑100 %).
• Dust / grease / oil exposure (76‑100 %).
• Energized wires (26‑50 %).
• Fumes (76‑100 %).
• Loud noise (76‑100 %).
• Office work environment (up to 25 %).
• Operating machinery (51‑75 %).
• Outdoors (76‑100 %).
• Pressurized lines & valves (26‑50 %).
• Travel up to 25 % of the time.

Pay

Starting hourly rate: $28.04.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage for employees, families, and domestic partners.
• Vacation time.
• Retirement plans with 401(k) contributions and matching.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Sick leave.
• Disability insurance.

Schedule

The Operating Helper works a 12‑hour rotating shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with the expectation of overtime as needed.