General Utility Worker NX L3, Staten Island Subsurface Construction

Consolidated Edison Company of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Edison Company of New York is seeking a General Utility Worker to support electric distribution operations, including subsurface utility work, conduit and vault installation, and PPE-compliant tasks. The role emphasizes safety, reliable performance, and customer-facing professionalism.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, willingness to pass a DOT physical and drug testing, and eventual CDL within the first year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (construction experience preferred).
• Willing to perform heavy manual labor up to 50 lbs and operate heavy equipment.
• Must adhere to safety standards and permit requirements.
• Driver's License required; CDL within first year anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Assist with underground utility work, including excavation, conduit installation, and confined-space tasks.
• Maintain safe working conditions and implement protective measures.
• Provide professional customer interaction and clear communication with stakeholders.
• Comply with DOT regulations, DOT physical, and random drug testing.

Skills

Safety compliance

Oral and written communication

Heavy labor

DOT regulations

Equipment operation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

The primary responsibilities of a General Utility Worker (GUW) include assisting with the following functions on the electric distribution system: connecting various underground electrical cables, installing, removing, testing, inspecting, and replacing electrical services.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Support senior Electric Operations staff by performing subsurface utility work, including excavation, conduit/vault installation, and confined-space tasks, while adhering to safety standards and permit requirements.
• Implement protective measures to ensure safe working conditions for personnel.
• Provide excellent customer service and create a positive, professional impression of the company during every customer interaction.
• Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to successfully complete all required training programs.
• Comply with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, including passing a DOT physical exam, maintaining a valid medical examiners certificate, and participating in random drug testing (including marijuana) before and during employment.
• Ability to use hand tools and operate heavy equipment, including jackhammers and Skill Saws.
• Selected candidates are required to pass a Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
• Ability to wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including fire-retardant clothing and a safety harness.
• Candidates are required to obtain American Red Cross certifications in Adult First Aid/CPR/AED and Bloodborne Pathogens. External candidates will be responsible for the cost of these certifications.
• Ability to pass a driving test.
• Selected candidates are required to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within the first year.
• Ability to work off-hours when required.
• Operate Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) weighing between 10,000 and 26,000 pounds, as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED and Construction experience

Relevant Work Experience

• in masonry or road work trades preferred Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• 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
• Work in, under, and on top of all types of company vehicles and/or equipment
• Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
• Ability to work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, and/or other equipment
• 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
• Ability to climb in and out of manholes and excavations
• Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
• Unload materials from delivery vehicles and deliver equipment and materials to various operating facilities
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Use hand-eye coordination to adjust controls on equipment
• 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.