Helper-Utilities

Magnolia Plumbing • Hyattsville, MD

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About The Position

Magnolia Companies is seeking a Utilities Helper to join its Utilities Department. The role offers an opportunity for someone with construction experience to expand their skills, gain hands-on experience, and grow within the utility field. The ideal candidate is dependable, hardworking, willing to learn, and comfortable working in a physically demanding, team-oriented environment.

The Utilities Helper supports foremen and tradesmen with underground utility work, including piping and sewer installations, site preparation, cleanup, demolition, and restoration. Work may include digging trenches and manholes, transporting materials and equipment, shoveling wet material, flagging, and assisting with confined-space work when trained and authorized. The employee must follow instructions and company and jobsite safety procedures, maintain organized work areas, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of construction experience is preferred.
• Commitment to workplace and jobsite safety.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to follow directions and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including digging, lifting, and shoveling.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to pass a Flagger written test; training will be provided.
• Ability to work in confined spaces as required, following applicable training and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist foremen and tradesmen with daily underground utility work.
• Assist with underground piping and sewer installations.
• Dig ditches, trenches, and manholes as directed.
• Prepare work areas for underground utility installation.
• Load, unload, and transport materials and equipment.
• Assist with jobsite cleanup, demolition, and restoration.
• Shovel wet material and remove debris as needed.
• Perform flagging duties as directed.
• Assist with confined-space work when trained and authorized.
• Follow instructions from foremen and tradesmen.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Follow all company and jobsite safety procedures.

Benefits

• Medical benefits starting the first of the month.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
• Company contributions to a 401(k) and HSA.
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO) available from day one.
• Opportunity to pursue trade school and ongoing professional development.
• Safety Incentive bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed