Job Description
Job ID: 518424 Location: HARRIMAN, TN Regular/Temporary: External - Posting Description Laborer - Job #518424 Organization: Generation Department: Coal Operations Work Location: Kingston Fossil Plant, Harriman TN Relocation benefits are not offered. Local candidates may be preferred. Posting Open: 5/9/2026 Posting Close: 5/12/2026 at 11:59 PM EST Salary: $67,695 Duties The incumbent is responsible for general laborer duties for all TVA operations including work such as: assisting plant maintenance crews; performing deckhand work on barges; grounds’ maintenance that includes picking up and removing trash and garbage; sweeping and mopping floors, stairwells and walls; setting up meeting rooms; and performing cleanup duties as well as other duties as assigned. The incumbent mows, irrigates, prunes, and trims hedges and shrubbery. The incumbent assists with cultivating, harvesting, seeding, fertilizing, fumigating, removing weeds in and around TVA facilities, and cleaning drainage ditches. The incumbent cleans and neatly stores away tools and plant equipment, and reports needed maintenance to supervisor. The incumbent lubricates the equipment the incumbent operates and is responsible for making adjustments and, as required, replacing disposable parts. Cleans boilers, ash hoppers, spillages of coal; and trash racks; and does other cleaning jobs in connection with power house maintenance. The incumbent moves boxes, furniture and equipment, and other items necessary to relocate personnel. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining and set-up of audio-visual equipment. The incumbent assists in loading and unloading trucks. The incumbent assists in assembly and disassembly, packing and unpacking, crating and uncrating of furniture, panels, office equipment, components, and other materials. The incumbent prepares mortar mixtures and renders assistance to certain crafts or as required by tender. Operates a jackhammer or chipping hammer as needed. Makes repairs to maintain railroad tracks, including ballast, ties, rails, culverts, etc. and assists in rerailing railroad cars. Qualifications The incumbent must be physically qualified and able to work off ladders, scaffolds and high places. Must be willing to perform heavy work both inside and outside the building and in the field in all weather. Must be willing and able to work irregular hours and days as the work load demands. Must know and understand precautions to be taken with equipment operated to prevent damage to it and other equipment. Must be safe and steady worker with the ability to study safety manuals and follow written and oral instructions. Must have a valid driver’s license and must be able to drive a pick-up truck. Must have a high school education or be able to read, write and comprehend. Must be proficient in basic data entry/retrieval. Supervision Received The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the laborer supervisor. On occasion the employee may be assigned to work directly under other crafts’ workers or operators. At times, the employee works in other sections of the organization and may receive work assignments form the principal supervisor in charge at the work location. Adheres to all plant procedures, safe work practices, and the specific practices outlined by the foreman or journeyman with whom the employee is working in the plant and at other areas as directed by the foreman. Equal Employment Opportunity TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Drug-Free Workplace All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace . TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the N