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Talen Energy · Onsite · Washingtonville, PA (C)

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 .

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About Talen Energy

Talen is a leading independent power producer and energy infrastructure company dedicated to powering the future. We own, operate, and optimize high-quality power infrastructure across the United States. Our generation portfolio includes 15 generation locations capable of producing approximately 15.6 GW of power. Talen’s fleet generates electricity using a diverse mix of fuels, ranging from zero-carbon nuclear energy—including the Susquehanna nuclear facility—to natural gas, coal, and oil. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets across the United States, with generation assets located in key power markets. Our team is committed to genera

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