Utility Person II U355

Liberty; Merrick (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Free parking

Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

Job summary

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), the parent company of Liberty, is hiring for a construction-related role in Merrick, NY. The position involves assisting with water mains, hydrants, valves, and meters, with physical digging and site duties across multiple facilities.

A valid driver’s license is required and CDL must be obtained within 12 months. The role requires flexibility for weekend and holiday shifts and overtime.

Qualifications

• Assist in installation and maintenance of water mains, services, hydrants, valves, meters and related duties.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as scheduled.
• Must have a driver’s license and be able to obtain CDL within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation and maintenance of water mains, services, hydrants, valves, meters and related duties.
• Work in Production Department Facilities across the service territory.
• Shift work including weekends and holidays; overtime availability.

Skills

Construction experience

Hand digging

CDL license

DOT certification

Job description

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

Duties will include assisting in installation and maintenance of water mains, services, hydrants, valves, meters, meter vaults and other related duties associated with a construction crew.

Hourly Rate:$36.13

The position will require hand digging and other related physical work in all weather conditions. The position also requires flexibility with working weekends and holidays, as well as being called out for overtime work.

The applicant is required to have a driver’s license and maintain DOT certification and will be required to obtain their CDL license within a 1-year timeframe.

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Work Environment: Production Department Facilities throughout the service territory.

The work involves shift type work, which can include work on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays as scheduled and emergency call-out.

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make animpact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

Our Guiding Principles

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Entrepreneurial
• Teamwork
• Owner mindset
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

What we offer

• Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
• 401k Plan with matching
• Share purchase/match plan
• Leadership Development Program
• Volunteer paid days off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Achievement fund
• Free parking
• Variety of Health & Wellness programs
• Discount and Perks program

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.