Utility Worker

Central Hudson Gas & Electric•Poughkeepsie, NY

39d•$30 - $31

About The Position

Utility Workers perform and assist with manual labor work in any of our operating districts throughout the Central Hudson service territory. The Utility Worker position is an individual contributor role and is considered a feeder position for our various union positions such as power line technician, gas mechanic, electrician, etc. What does a Utility Worker do? Under general supervision and as assigned, assists employees of all classifications in the performance of their work and performs manual and laboring work such as but not limited to: Handling material, tools and equipment Loading and unloading trucks Driving cars and trucks Cutting grass and brush Cutting ice and shoveling snow Sweeping and cleaning Raking racks, scraping paint, digging, trenching, backfilling, shoveling, lifting, carrying, etc. Operating equipment not specifically limited to operation by higher classified employees

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree
Must be able to lift and handle heavy materials, follow instructions and work with little supervision
Must be fit as evidenced by pre-employment physical and drug test
Must be able to do simple clerical work
Valid driver’s license
Successful candidates not in possession of a Class A CDL must obtain one upon employment

Nice To Haves

Technical schooling and/or related electrical or mechanical experience
Class A CDL

Responsibilities

Handling material, tools and equipment
Loading and unloading trucks
Driving cars and trucks
Cutting grass and brush
Cutting ice and shoveling snow
Sweeping and cleaning
Raking racks, scraping paint, digging, trenching, backfilling, shoveling, lifting, carrying, etc.
Operating equipment not specifically limited to operation by higher classified employees