General Utility Worker L1-2, BGO Construction GAS Ops Bronx Const Districts

The General Utility Worker (GUW) L1-2 is an entry-level role in BGO Construction Gas Operations performing field work to support gas distribution maintenance, inspections, and emergency response, requiring strong mechanical aptitude.

Required Education/Experience
- High School Diploma/GED

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

Licenses and Certifications
- Driver's License Required

Physical Demands
- 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 climb ladders and stairs
- Perform work in underground vaults through manholes
- 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 rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays
- 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

Additional Physical Demands
- 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.