Utility Worker

Utility Worker

Temporary 49500 - 60500 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Operate and maintain equipment, perform landscaping, and assist trade workers.
  • Company: Join Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, a community-focused utility provider.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a positive work-life balance with remote/hybrid options and competitive pay.
  • Other info: Inclusive workplace valuing diversity and offering growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a difference in your community while gaining valuable hands-on experience.
  • Qualifications: High School diploma and safety training certifications required.

The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.

At Hydro we work to foster positive work‐life balance and offer remote or hybrid working arrangements for some positions based on the nature of work being performed and an assessment of other relevant factors. Our employees are at the heart of what we do. We're looking for passionate and performance focused people – people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate, service and make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment, i.e. chain saws, brush cutters, lawn mowers, steam jenny, jackhammers, motorized snakes, sanders/grinders.
  • Perform cleaning, landscaping, loading and off‐loading, industrial painting, garbage removal, snow removal and assist trade workers.
  • Perform asbestos abatement and erect scaffolding and complete all other duties as assigned.
  • Responsible for personal safety and that of co-workers by observing and promoting the Corporation's Safety and Health Program.
  • Responsible for any environmental aspects of the job and performing work in an environmentally responsible manner.

What You'll Need:

  • High School graduation or equivalency and capable of performing labour type tasks.
  • Completed a certified scaffolding course, Fall Protection course, confined space course, and elevated work platform and aerial bucket training.
  • Thorough knowledge of all job related safety and operating regulations and must possess a valid Class 5 driver's licence.
  • Completion of a recent Job Demands Analysis has resulted in the underground portion of this position being classified as "heavy" with respect to physical capability requirements.
  • All applicants will be required to satisfy the requirements of a medical to ensure physical and medical fitness to perform the required work.

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is the people's utility that you can count on – providing safe, cost-conscious, reliable electricity while harnessing sustainable energy opportunities to benefit the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they're part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger.

Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

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Contact Details:

Newfoundland Labrador Hydro Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Utility Worker

Equipment Operation
Minor Repairs and Adjustments
Cleaning and Landscaping
Industrial Painting
Garbage Removal
Snow Removal
Asbestos Abatement