Apprentice Plant Attendant Red Wing, MN

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We anticipate the need for one or more Apprentice Plant Attendant(s) at the Red Wing Generating Plant Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) facility located just south of Red Wing MN. The base rate of pay for this classification will be as listed in Exhibit A Wage Schedule$30.39an hour. Bargaining and non-bargaining employees may apply for this vacancy. Normal working hours for this position are rotating shift to include weekends holidays days afternoons and nights.

This position will be posted for 10Working Days from August 17 2026 to August 28 2026.

Summary

Assists in the operation maintenance and inspection of boilers turbine generators and auxiliary equipment.

1. Must possess the applicable Minnesota State Engineers license which is a Second-Class Grade A license after one (1) year of operating experience. A Minnesota State Engineer Special Class License must be obtained within 30 days of being assigned to the apprenticeship if a higher license is not already held.

2. Must have a reasonable level of learning ability to develop understanding of generating plant operations and procedures.

3. Must have the ability to intelligently communicate constructively with plant personnel both verbally and in writing.

Required

1. Must pass the Edison Electric Institute POSS/MASS EEI Test.

2. Must obtain a Minnesota Engineer Special Boiler license within 30 days assignment to the apprenticeship.

3. Must obtain a Minnesota Engineer 2nd Class license; Boiler license after 1 year of experience but prior to completion of apprenticeship.

4. Must be able to work a rotating shift to include weekends and holidays.

5. Must be willing to accept overtime as needed.

6. Will be required to successfully complete regular training as part of the apprenticeship and continuing training thereafter.

7. Will be required to function under written plant operating and maintenance procedures as appropriate.

8. Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more safely.

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