Utility Construction Worker/Irregular Shift

MIT Lincoln Laboratory•Lexington, MA

49d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves general labor duties in a utility construction setting, requiring physical ability to handle construction materials and perform various tasks. The position also includes custodial duties, snow removal, and minor vehicle maintenance. The worker will provide emergency response as needed.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
At least one (1) year of applicable experience.
Work as a team member.
Work with minimal supervision.
Physical ability to lift and handle heavy construction materials, supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs on a daily basis.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward positions.
Ability to climb ladders, stairs and staging.
Valid driver's license.
Participation in snow removal is a condition of employment.
Must obtain (within 15 months) and maintain a License to operate hoisting machinery (520 CMR 620) MA Hoisting License 2A-1C desired (Bob Cats, Forklifts, loaders).
CDL desired.
Construction laborer experience and the able to identify various construction materials are highly desired.
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

MA Hoisting License 2A-1C desired (Bob Cats, Forklifts, loaders).
CDL desired.
Construction laborer experience and the able to identify various construction materials are highly desired.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, electricians and HVAC mechanics.
Load, unload, identify and distribute various construction and building material.
Digging, lifting and carrying heavy loads.
Moving furniture to include minor assembly and disassembly.
Moving pallets of material as well as heavy sensitive and critical equipment.
Loading and unloading trucks.
Use of hand tools and occasionally the use of special tools.
Open crates, install posts and pre-drilled signs.
Remove and reattach doors with pins.
Perform any and all ground and landscape work as assigned.
Perform road repairs and minor masonry tasks.
Cleaning and preparing construction sites to eliminate any hazards prior to, during and after work is completed.
Perform all custodial duties to include cleaning fluids resulting from spills, leaks or floods.
Shovel snow and perform other snow removal duties on a mandatory basis.
Paint sign posts, rails, light posts, equipment, snow stakes, outdoor furniture and the outside of buildings.
Perform all minor vehicle maintenance such as cleaning, topping off fluids, replacing light bulbs and wind shield wipers.
Provide 24-hour emergency response as necessary to support snow removal operations and any other facility related emergencies.