Underground Utility Construction ( Welding or Fleet Maintenance Specialization )

About the role

This is a field role for someone who likes variety and hands-on work as part of a small, skilled crew maintaining underground steam and chilled water infrastructure beneath a major city. Physical, hands-on work is the core of the job.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot underground steam and chilled water piping, manholes, and HVAC components (valves, steam traps, pressure-reducing valves)
• Set up job sites and operate heavy equipment, blowers, pumps, air compressors, and jack hammers for excavation and utility repairs
• Perform general maintenance on construction equipment and company vehicles as needed
• Respond to emergency call-outs and promptly report leaks, damaged infrastructure, or safety concerns
• Provide the Energy Infrastructure Manager with daily reports, vehicle inspections, confined space entries, and manhole logs
• Step into the Energy Infrastructure Lead role when directed
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow all company safety policies and procedures

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude and some construction or field experience - you're comfortable working with your hands and figuring things out
• Preferred: 3+ years in underground utility construction, or 3+ years maintaining vehicles/construction equipment
• Some experience or exposure in at least one of the following (we'll help you grow in the others): Welding / pipefitting - hands-on experience with pipe welding or fitting; 6G certification is a plus, but not required, Fleet & equipment maintenance - experience maintaining vehicles and/or construction equipment, Heavy equipment - comfortable operating construction equipment, HVAC / mechanical systems - familiarity with threaded pipe, valves, steam traps, or similar
• Valid Ohio driver's license; ability to operate manual transmission vehicles
• Strong communication skills - you can stay clear-headed and communicate well under pressure
• Reliable and safety-conscious; you spot hazards and take them seriously
• Team-oriented and comfortable taking direction as well as stepping up when needed

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio driver's license; ability to operate manual transmission vehicles
• Strong communication skills - you can stay clear-headed and communicate well under pressure
• Reliable and safety-conscious; you spot hazards and take them seriously
• Team-oriented and comfortable taking direction as well as stepping up when needed

Skills

• Hands-on experience with pipe welding or fitting
• Experience maintaining vehicles and/or construction equipment
• Familiarity with threaded pipe, valves, steam traps, or similar

Benefits

• Opportunities to pursue certifications and expand into new technical areas over time

Pay

The anticipated pay range for this position is $27-$33 per hour, based on relevant experience and qualifications. This position is eligible for overtime.

Schedule

This is a critical infrastructure role — our systems run 24/7, and so does our team on a rotating basis. There will be times when you are asked to work outside regular hours, including call-outs, overtime, weekends, and holidays. When you do, you'll be compensated accordingly.