Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- NRC Regulations
Required qualifications
- Education Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Two-year technical degree and/or maintenance certifications are strongly preferred Three years maintenance-related experience in an industrial setting, three years in an industrial process operations environment, or three years military experience preferred Other Requirements Ability and desire to comprehend nuclear fundamentals and training for career development Valid driver’s license Must be respirator qualifiable Must possess good oral and written communication skills Strong safety awareness and history of adherence to safety practices Work environment may include working in adverse conditions such as inclement weather, hot and cold temperatures, and at elevations Rotational schedules to include overtime, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays Successful qualifications on MASS pre-employment assessment Any applicant accepting this position will be required to meet background screening and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Fitness for Duty requirements.
- Essential Job Functions Applicants should meet the physical requirements of the position, including but not limited to: climbing, lifting, bending, stooping, physical labor, etc.
- This position is covered by a collective bargaining unit and will pay an hourly rate of $28.297.
- The union determines seniority which is used to select shift, vacation, and holidays.
- Behavioral Attributes Employees of Southern Company and Southern Nuclear exemplify Southern Company Values, which are actions and behaviors that are modeled in their everyday work-life.
- Candidates for employment are also expected to exhibit these attributes.
- What we seek are individuals who exhibit: Safety First - We actively care about the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and communities.
- Safely approaching every job, every day, always comes first.
About this role
Join the Southern Nuclear team at Plant Vogtle – the largest provider of clean, reliable nuclear energy in the U.S. – located in Waynesboro, GA, in Burke County along the Savannah River. The area blends suburban and small‑town living with convenient regional access, making it a fit for families and young professionals alike.
Responsibilities
- may include operating machinery and vehicles; application of herbicides, insecticides and pesticides, minor maintenance activities (plumbing, re-lamping, painting, carpentry and material handling) and waste and decontamination activities.
- Other responsibilities may include emergency response participation and other interior or exterior manual labor or routine tasks, as assigned.
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