Laborer - Montour Power Plant

Talen Energy's Montour Steam Electric Station in Washingtonville, Pennsylvania is seeking a Laborer to join our team.  This is a full-time entry-level position.  The person in this position performs unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor work at a fossil power plant, under routine supervision. Shift work will be required at times.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs routine cleaning and maintains finished floors in designated areas of plant and other plant property buildings.  As required, launders clothing.
• Obtains tools and material from storerooms or outside sources.
• Operates and cleans plant vehicles, such as: automobiles, small trucks (Non-Commercial driver's license), motorized sweepers, fork lifts (applicable to the duties of a Laborer, with no more than 10,000 pounds lifting capacity), snowblowers, etc.
• Operates simple air-operated and power-driven tools.
• Performs scheduled inspections on designated plant firefighting, emergency and safety equipment, such as: portable fire extinguishers, SCBA units, eye wash stations, first aid kits, etc.  Performs hydrostatic testing of fire hose.  Refills first aid kits as needed.
• Maintains grounds in good order, such as: doing clean-up work, clearing snow, grass/shrubbery maintenance, removing trash and debris, etc.
• Performs monthly safety inspections on designated motor vehicles.
• Paints walls, doors, handrails, etc.
• Removes waste oil and hazardous waste, used solvents and oily debris from plant to the proper holding areas, including the transfer process to the proper holding tanks.
• As assigned, works as a helper for various work groups.
• Performs clerical work associated with job duties.
• Operates weigh scale and prepares weigh slips for coal truck deliveries.
• Performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Satisfactory physical condition to perform manual labor work in and out of doors, at times under adverse working conditions.
• Intelligence adequate to observe conditions, learn methods and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to use small hand and power tools and to perform simple mechanical tasks.
• Must be medically and physically capable of wearing approved respiratory equipment in accordance with governmental regulations and company respiratory programs.
• Ability to attain NERC clearance.
• Successfully pass an entry-level skills test. 
• A valid Pennsylvania Driver's License (Non-Commercial Driver's License).

Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .