Yard Technician

About the role

MGE is a growing utility infrastructure contractor serving investor-owned and public utilities throughout California. Our mission is to be the leading provider of innovative construction solutions for our clients, providing the best value in support of their growing utility and infrastructure requirements. Our Core Values include Safety, Continuous Development, Respect, Integrity, Performance, Trust, Fun.

Responsibilities

• Aid in material and equipment inventory and restocking.
• Oversee yard layout and equipment line up.
• Responsible for the organization of the yard including general yard maintenance and yard clean up.
• Loading and unloading material on/off of delivery trucks or company vehicles.
• Clean and organize shop work area: sweep and clean work surfaces, clean vehicles, store parts, empty and discard garbage.
• May operate power-driven equipment that may be needed to maintain the yard; such as leaf blowers, weed trimmers, forklifts, etc.
• May perform minor repairs on equipment as directed.
• Comply with company and federal safety rules, policies and procedures to include wearing required safety equipment, PPE, responding to safety concerns and taking appropriate action.
• May be required to handle hazardous materials.
• Assist with safety protocols for backing and lifting.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the safe and proper use of equipment and tools.
• Able to maintain a clean, organized, clutter-free yard, inventory skills a plus.
• Able to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule with minimal direction.
• Able to understand, follow and transmit written and verbal instructions.
• Able to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Valid Class C Driver’s License with no driving restrictions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in heavy/highway construction work.
• Forklift certification.
• Ability to operate a forklift and front-end loader.
• Mechanically inclined.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Skills

• Knowledge of safe and proper use of equipment and tools.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized yard.
• Ability to operate power-driven equipment.
• Ability to perform minor repairs on equipment.
• Ability to comply with safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to handle hazardous materials.
• Ability to assist with safety protocols.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401K plan.
• Vacation accrual for all non-exempt employees in addition to ten paid company holidays.
• Multiple monitors, standing desks, and other ergonomic equipment to match your work style.
• Monthly birthday celebrations, team lunches, company-wide employee recognition events, and other employee engagement opportunities.
• Employer-sponsored learning/career development opportunities and conferences/seminars.
• Employee Assistance Program: no-cost counseling, legal consultation, financial consultation, ID recovery, emotional well-being resources, dependent care resources, and crisis consultation.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00 per hour. Your pay will be determined based on experience, education, skills, and applicable knowledge.

Schedule

Full-time, On-site.

Additional Information

Job Type: Full-Time
On-Site
Affirmative Action/EEO
MGE Underground is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristics.