Laborer (St. Paul)

Date: Jul 16, 2026

Location: ST PAUL, VA, US, 24283

Company: Dominion Energy

 

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

 

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. 



 

 

Job Summary

The Dominion Generation business unit is seeking highly-motivated individuals to perform Laborer activities at the Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center (VCHEC) in Wise County, VA.  VCHEC is a new state-of-the-art coal and wood waste-fired power station located in the beautiful mountains of southwest VA (near St. Paul, VA).  With a net generating capacity of approximately 610 MW, the station provides electricity to power about 150,000 homes!

 

The successful candidate will perform general housekeeping and maintenance duties inside and outside of the power station in all types of weather conditions.  This includes general clean up by sweeping, scrubbing/waxing floors; cleaning in the fuel, ash, lime, limestone and wood handling facilities and other spaces; removing trash and shoveling coal, wood, lime, limestone, fly ash and bed ash from various areas of the station; washing areas such as the boiler, baghouse, scrubber, and material handling area; cleaning vehicles and equipment, other general tasks such as painting, running errands, cleaning up oil spills, etc.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Minimum Requirements (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will
be considered one year towards the qualifications):
 High School diploma or GED with 0-2 years of experience.
 Valid State driver's license.
Preferences (Be sure to include details in your resume if you meet one or more of the following):
 Relevant prior military experience
 Relevant industrial experience.
Physical Requirements:
 Ability to operate heavy equipment such as BobCats, forklifts and tractors
 Ability to assist all departments daily in areas of physical labor duties
 Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds
 Ability to work occasional planned and emergency overtime

Education Requirements

High School diploma or GED with 0-2 years of experience.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Cold Up to 25%
Confined spaces Up to 25%
Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%
Heat Up to 25%
Loud Noise Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

This job requires recommended test results from the EEI Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) or the EEI Plant Operators Selection System (POSS) combo test, administered onsite during the pre-employment process. To view the practice test, cut and paste the following URL in your browser, https://careers.dominionenergy.com/content/Pre-Employment-Testing/

 

Export Control


Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law.  Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

 

What You'll Get

 

Starting Hourly Rate:

 $20.35/hr

At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance.   To learn more about our benefits, click here:    dombenefits.com.

 

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability. 

 

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