Utility Worker
About The Position
The Utility Worker is a skilled laborer who supports tradespeople on construction projects to keep infrastructure functioning and meet customer operational needs. Current work is in the New York and Massachusetts areas. The position involves physical labor, including moving equipment and materials, digging trenches, and excavating areas, and requires strength, stamina, flexibility, and the ability to work in varied weather. The Utility Worker works under a Foreman and collaborates with team members to accomplish project objectives. Successful candidates are eager to work and able to learn and grow on the job. Maverick Corporation is a full-service engineering and construction firm serving the telecommunications, electric vehicle infrastructure, and electrical power sectors, as well as customers in municipal and cooperative electric utilities, telecommunications, oil and gas, and transportation. Its services include project management, quality control and review, construction services, design, surveying, permitting, and owner’s agent services. The company has been incorporated since 1994 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Maverick Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and states its commitment to diversity and equitable compensation practices.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training is a plus.
- Ability to use small tools and equipment such as a power rake, rodder, compressor, and generator.
- Experience with smaller heavy equipment.
- At least 3 years of experience in a physical, outdoor work environment.
- Physical strength and ability to frequently lift heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
- Basic understanding of safe use of hand and power tools.
- Fluency in English.
- Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions.
- Ability to stand, bend, and walk for prolonged periods.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
- Willingness to learn new skills and follow instructions from skilled tradespeople and supervisors.
- Reliability and punctuality, including consistently arriving on time and performing assigned tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational training.
Responsibilities
- Prepare work areas by organizing materials and tools, and clean up debris and excess materials.
- Use shovels, picks, and other digging tools to locate obstructions and excavate trenches for utility lines.
- Assist skilled tradespeople with installing pipes, cables, and other utility lines by carrying materials, holding equipment, and performing other tasks as needed.
- Signal equipment operators to help align, move, and adjust machinery, equipment, and materials.
- Operate hand and power tools, including saws, rotary drills, power-actuated fasteners, and jackhammers, following safety guidelines.
- Lift and move heavy equipment and materials, including concrete blocks and pipes, while working safely around heavy machinery.
- Assist skilled tradespeople with preparing and laying materials such as concrete and asphalt, including smoothing and leveling them.
- Keep the job site clean and organized by sweeping, picking up debris, and properly storing tools and equipment.
- Assist with the repair and maintenance of equipment such as generators, pumps, and compressors.
- Follow safety guidelines and procedures to prevent injury and maintain a safe working environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision programs with 60–80% company contribution.
- Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) with a 4% company match.
- Annual clothing allowance.
- Access to a corporate fitness center.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
