Utility Technician

About the role

United Site Services is the industry leader in comprehensive site services, committed to creating partnerships that help enable our customers’ project and event success. As a Utility Technician, you will operate various Class A, B, and/or C vehicles (pumper truck, P&D truck, fence truck, container truck, etc.) in support of the operation's needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pre-shift and post-shift vehicle inspection and report deficiencies to shop immediately.
• Report improper operation, faulty equipment, and unusual conditions to the Operations Manager.
• Operate service truck to and from pre-designated work sites based on daily routing information.
• Service portable restrooms, holding tanks, septic tanks, sinks, showers, etc., at various work sites by following the Company's servicing guidelines.
• Notify management of any issues encountered on back-up route assigned.
• Maintain telephone or radio contact with dispatch to receive additional instructions or changes to work locations.
• Maintain truck log according to state and federal regulations.
• Follow all established safety rules and regulations.
• Operate flatbed truck to deliver or pick-up portable restroom units, hand sinks, holding tanks, or containers, and update tickets with relevant details.
• Operate fence truck to deliver or pick-up fence materials (chain link, panel, etc.) and act as a lead on fence jobs where a crew is assigned.
• Operate fence installation equipment.
• Operate tanker/transfer truck to and from local dump and complete required paperwork.
• Perform special projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of commercial driving experience.
• Valid Driver License (CDL or non-commercial).
• Excellent time management, customer service, and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Physical Requirements

• Sit while driving and stand while servicing products.
• Use hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Repeat the same movements.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away and also at greater distance.
• Speak clearly so customers can understand.
• Understand the speech of another person.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• Walk up to 30 minutes at a time without exertion.
• Enter and exit equipment by stepping and kneeling.
• Lift up to 40 lbs from your waist to your shoulders.
• Lift 30 lbs from the floor to your head.
• Crouch and squat.
• Push 100 lbs and pull 100 lbs horizontally.

Benefits

All full-time employees working an average of 30 hours or more per week are eligible for the following benefits:

• Holiday and Paid Time Off (pro-rated for Part-Time employees).
• Medical/Pharmacy coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability.
• Employer-Paid Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
• Voluntary Employee Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
• Voluntary Spousal Life.
• Voluntary Dependent Life.
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage.
• Commuter/Transit Account.
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Discounts.

Pay

Salary Range: $23.94 – $33.52 per hour.