Utility Person - Newton

Job Summary

Utility Person is an entry level position that provides relief for Operations, Coal Yard, and Storeroom in addition to assisting in Maintenance activities.

Location:

Newton, Illinois.

• Work a varied schedule covering all working shifts (0700‑1500, 1500‑2300, 2300‑0700, 0700‑1900, and 1900‑0700) and all days of the week.
• Operate power plant equipment, material handling equipment, cleaning, painting, and maintain plant equipment, buildings and grounds, heavy lifting, manual labor, digging, stores department work, climbing and working in hot, cold, dirty environments.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work shift work.
• Ability to climb ladders, lift and carry heavy loads, perform manual labor.
• Ability to adapt to varying work schedules and assignments, learning to satisfactorily complete a variety of job duties.
• Ability to work in areas involving heights, enclosed spaces, and near or above water.
• Must be available and willing to work fair share of overtime, as requested.
• Must pass the POSS/MASS test.

• Previous power plant experience or knowledge.
• Previous shift‑work experience.
• Demonstrate mechanical and/or process abilities.

Utility Person must be able to work in a team environment and will be required to train for plant Fire Brigade, Haz‑Woper, and Emergency Response team as well as meet the requirements of Vistra's Respiratory Protection Program for these teams.

Utility Person must be flexible and able to adapt to changing work schedules and work assignments.

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

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