Utility Worker Fuels

Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?

Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

The Impact You'll Make In This Role:

The Utility Worker is responsible to assist plant personnel in safe performance of maintenance and operational tasks as directed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

This list is developed to demonstrate the level of duties normally performed by this classification and to develop a related wage rate.  This list is a representative list of duties but not a total list of what may be assigned.

1.    Lubricate, oil, and perform preventative maintenance testing as assigned.

2.    Assist with performance testing, boiler, turbine equipment.

3.    Assist plant maintenance and operational personnel as assigned wherever qualified.

4.    Operate plant mobile equipment - - bridge cranes, forklifts, end-loaders, and bobcat.

5.    Assist crafts with equipment overhauls and preventative maintenance.

6.    Change air handler filters, clean vents, radiators, assist in replacement of dust collection filter bags as assigned.

7.    Operate vacuum truck and associated cleaning equipment; (manual transmission vehicles)

8.    Assist in all aspects of fuel handling processes.

9.    Re-lamp plant lighting systems.

10.    Clean building floors, sumps, tanks, motors, precipitator and ductwork as assigned.

11.    Collect coal samples as assigned.

12.    Assist operations when valving major equipment as assigned.

13.    Clean coal handling facilities.

14.    Assist in erection and disassembly of scaffolding as assigned.

15.    Assist in operation of coal-handling equipment as assigned and running of coal.

16.    Remove and assist in reinstallation of insulation and flashing as assigned.

17.    Perform grounds and minor building maintenance.

18.    Strip and refinish floors as trained.

19.    Perform minor vehicle preventative maintenance, check oil, water, tire pressure and repairs/corrective action.

20.    Surface preparation and painting as trained/assigned.

21.    Operate snow removal equipment.

22.    Operate water truck for dust control purposes.

23.    Complete all assigned work orders and other documents.

24.    Follow all safety and job procedures.

25.    Assist in all aspects of ash disposal process as assigned.

26.    Assist crafts when installing tubing, conduit, cable and piping.

27.    Perform safety equipment maintenance and testing.

28.    Assist in boiler de-slagging and cleaning.

29.    Assist in air heater cleaning as assigned.

30.    Perform janitorial duties as assigned.

31.    Responsible for lock-out/tag-out procedures as directed.
 

Your Experience and Expertise:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED.  Trade related experience (plant maintenance/operation, coal handling, or heavy equipment) beneficial.

Skills: Read/comprehend procedures, operator and safety manuals, inspection reports, etc.  Communicate in writing (inspection reports, work requests).

Licenses and Certifications: Maintain valid driver’s license. Possess and retain valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

Physical Demands:   Sit, walk, kneel, crouch/stoop, lift (up to 30 lbs. and occasionally 75 lbs.), squat, crawl, twist upper body, climb hand-over-hand, bend, and reach/stretch.  Push/Pull requirement of up to 250 lbs. of force to maneuver the high-pressure water hose and the 6" vacuum hose.  Operate vacuum truck, skid steer, forklift, end-loader, riding lawn mower, all-terrain vehicle, tractor, pickup, electric hand tools, weed eater, chain saw, drill press, power hack saw and sand blaster.  Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles.  Ability to use/manipulate broom, mop, shovel, fire hose, ladder, vacuum hose and wand.  Ability to be respirator certified.

Environmental Demands:  Work indoors and outdoors, occasionally in extreme cold, heat, and noise.  Frequently work around mechanical, electrical, dust, fume/odor (paint), and explosive hazards. Work at heights off the ground.

Other Job Characteristics: Off-duty availability, emergency call-in.  Moderate supervision. Frequent interaction with train crews. Willingness to work with heavy equipment or machinery.

Dairyland Benefits:

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

-  Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
-  Life insurance
-  Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
-  Paid Time Off
-  Robust Wellness Program
-  New Flexible Work Program
-  Tuition Reimbursement
-  So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.