General Utility Worker L1-2

Mission Statement

• Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Core Responsibilities

• Con Edison is hiring full time General Utility Workers (GUWs) for their Electrics Operations department (Subsurface Construction) to assist lead titles in the field. These GUWs are expected to work within the Manhattan service territory (E16th St, W28th St, or W203rd St).
• Must have strong background in civil, heavy or general Construction practices and procedures. Candidate must have extensive experience in one or more of the following areas: construction, welding, masonry or carpentry.
• Expected to provide outstanding customer service and present a positive image of the company.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within the service territory as needed.
• Attend training to learn hand and power tool usage, environmental policies and procedures.
• Prohibited from using Marijuana due a Commercial Motor Vehicle operation requirement (weighting between 10,000-26,000 lbs.). Applicants will be tested for Marijuana as part of the Department of Transportation physical exam.
• Ability to work overtime, off hours, various rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays; and respond to emergencies.
• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Successful completion of pre-employment testing.
• If extended a job offer, candidate will be required to obtain certifications from the American Red Cross for the Adult First-Aid CPR AED and Blood Borne Pathogens training. External candidates will be responsible for the cost of these certifications.

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED and Construction Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions
• Perform heavy manual labor, i.e. push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to carry tools and materials when climbing ladders and scaffolds, and entering confined spaces
• Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, and/or other equipment
• Perform work in underground vaults through manholes
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Ability to work with, and in, the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems
• Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator, without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
• Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
• Ability to climb in and out of manholes and excavations
• Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
• Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
• Ability to use hand tools and operate heavy machinary, i.e. jackhammers
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Acknowledge that if selected, must pass a Physical Abilites Test (PAT)
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays
• Use equipment with a maximum weight rating of 375lbs when wearing and/or carrying 25lbs of clothing and equipment

Technical Difficulty Statement

• For technical issues, please contact us at careerconnect@coned.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual's actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.