Utility Worker

InnovaSolutions; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

InnovaSolutions is actively seeking a Utility Worker for a full-time contract position lasting over 12 months. The role involves assisting skilled trades, performing manual tasks such as digging, and safely handling tools and equipment. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to communicate effectively while prioritizing site safety.

Benefits

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental / vision insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Short and long-term Disability

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Ability to dig and level dirt, gravel, and sand.
• Ability to load and unload materials.
• Ability to transport tools and materials to/from work site.

Responsibilities

• Assisting skilled workers and performing unskilled manual duties.
• Setting up barricades and directing traffic.
• Operating equipment like backhoes and trenching machines.

Skills

Communication

Ability to prioritize tasks

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring a Utility Worker.

Position type : Full-time - Contract

Duration : 12+ Months

As a Utility Worker, you will :

Job Description :

Assists skilled workers in performing their assigned duties. May be assigned to one specific task or may be transferred from task to task as a project progresses to completion. Tasks are generally unskilled manual duties.

Tasks and Responsibilities :

• Sets up barricades and traffic cones. Acts as flagman to direct traffic as times. Breaks ground or pavement where necessary by use of jackhammer or whatever methods conditions prescribe.
• Digs trenches by means of shovel, or other methods as conditions prescribe. Tamps and backfills trenches.
• Does other similar work, which may be called upon to perform, and any other work as necessary or to satisfactorily complete the job to which has been assigned.
• Working knowledge of use, care, and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials commonly used in trade.
• Ability to observe and report equipment status.
• Knowledge of inspection methods and techniques for strict compliance with regulations and applicable codes.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Capable of working independently and prioritizing tasks to meet the needs of the unit and its customers.
• Operate equipment required for the installation of electrical and gas lines including backhoes, trenching machines, dump trucks, boring machines, and air compressors.
• Assists in the construction of duct banks, manholes, natural gas mains and distribution lines.
• Ability to assist Journeymen as needed to complete the job.
• Uses equipment in a manner which subjects it to normal wear and tear only.
• Assists in the installation of customer electrical and natural gas services.
• Performs job duties in a safety conscious manner that reflects safety in work habits and working on projects.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to dig spreads and level dirt, gravel and sand.
• Ability to load and unload materials from company truck by hand or with an assisting device such as a forklift.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks involving dexterous use of hands and tools. i.e. demolishing structures, dismantling forms, cutting insulation material, removing concrete.
• Ability to transport needed tools, equipment and materials to / from and around work site.
• Clean tools, equipment, materials and specified work areas as needed.
• Follow specific work orders as given by skilled worker or foreman.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.

• Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits : Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following : Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental / vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS : Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions :

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website : https : / / www.innovasolutions.com /

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [emailprotected] or [phone]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics / Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.

The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.