General Utility Worker L1-2, Construction Services

Overview

Responsibilities

• Assist with constructing, maintaining, and repairing equipment on electrical, steam, and gas systems.
• Safely operate tools and equipment such as jackhammers, tampers, and digging machinery.
• Learn to read blueprints and sketches; use hand and power tools for maintenance and construction tasks.
• Perform physical activities including excavating, climbing, and working in confined spaces.
• Follow all safety and environmental policies and procedures; this is a Safety-Sensitive position.
• Obtain required certifications and licenses (e.g., CDL, forklift operator, First Aid/CPR).
• Provide excellent customer service and represent the company positively.
• Work overtime, off-hours, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays; respond to emergencies as needed.
• Incorporate Human Performance Improvement (HPI) tools into daily work.
• Support a culture of safety, diversity, operational excellence, cost management, and customer experience.
• Participate in system emergency assignments to help restore service when needed.
• If you accept a job offer in connection with this posting, you will be assigned to one of the companys operating regions within Construction Services (Bronx/Westchester, Brooklyn/Queens, or Manhattan) based on operational needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED

• Mechanical and/or electrical aptitude is preferred.
• Comfortable performing physically demanding tasks in outdoor environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to obtain certifications (First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens) and licenses when needed.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Strong focus on safety and following company guidelines.
• Previous construction experience is a plus.

• Driver's License Required

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions
• Perform heavy manual labor, i.e. push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to carry tools and materials when climbing ladders and scaffolds, and entering confined spaces
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Ability to work with, and in, the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems
• Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator, without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
• Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
• Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
• Ability to use hand tools and operate heavy machinery, i.e. jackhammers
• Acknowledge that if selected, must pass a Physical Abilites Test (PAT)
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses
• Work with equipment with a manufacturer weight rating of 350lbs
• Use equipment with a maximum weight rating of 375lbs when wearing and/or carrying 25lbs of clothing and equipment

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.