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Hydro Aide

Work Location: Thompson Falls, MT / Thompson Falls Dam

Pay range: $20.55 per hour Union Rate ($21.22 effective 5/1/25)

Employment Status: Temporary (May through September, 2025)

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

The Hydro Aide will assist the plant personnel in performing routine grounds maintenance and general labor tasks. They will be assigned clean-up, painting, mowing, weed cutting and other duties. The position will be required to operate mowers and other vehicles in addition to using a variety of hand tools. This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive, position will include other reasonable work expectations as assigned. This position is temporary through the summer months usually from mid-May until Labor Day and employer provided housing is available.

About this job:

  • Operate mobile equipment including various types of mowers, and grass trimming equipment, etc..
  • General plant clean-up and organization
  • Cleaning and painting equipment and buildings
  • Use of hand tools
  • Weed management and removal
  • Operate and repair sprinklers
  • Perform individual lifts and manipulate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
  • All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
  • Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

  • Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
  • Must pass physical test to access all areas of the hydro plants, including climbing ladders, access into confined and cramped wet slippery quarters and traversing rough terrain

Requisition #4724

Posting Dates: March 20, 2025 through Open Until Filled

Department/Division: Energy Supply / Hydro

Employment Physical: Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: None

Telecommuting: None

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245



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Hydro Aide

Thompson Falls, MT 59873
Full time

Published on 03/30/2025

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