Job Details
Position: Utility Construction Technician (Stormwater)
Industry: Operational Services
Location: S. Windsor, CT (06074)
Compensation: $21.00 - $26.00 an hour depending on experience and qualifications
Apex Companies is a growth-focused environmental & utility construction company, offering services in stormwater system construction and maintenance. We are accepting applications for a traveling Utility Construction Technician in South Windsor, CT.
The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in stormwater utilities, water/wastewater management, or related fields within industrial or commercial sites. Strong familiarity with interpreting plan sets, proficiency in heavy equipment operations and a comprehensive understanding of OSHA safety regulations are essential.
Your Responsibilities as a Utility Construction Technician:
- Repair and construct stormwater infrastructure, concrete structures, underground utilities and stormwater basins throughout the central states
- Operate hand-held, power tools and construction equipment (skid loader, excavator, dozer).
- Travel is required Monday-Friday, 85% overnight travel (lodging expenses, $55 daily per diem, and a company vehicle is provided for travel reimbursement)
- Learn to develop construction and regulatory compliance techniques.
- Document field observations.
- Ensure safe performance of project work.
- Actively develop your own career path.
Why you'll love working for us:
- Year-round full-time work!
- Paid Travel expenses, use of company truck, and paid per diem for travel days away.
- Company-subsidized medical and dental.
- Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
- Paid time off and paid company holidays.
- 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
- Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
- Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
- 1,000+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US.
What we're looking for:
- GED or High School Diploma.
- 2-4 years of construction experience.
- Overnight travel 85% of the time.
- Experience with operation of construction equipment (e.g. skid loader, small excavator), power tools and concrete hand tools.
- Basic understanding of plans and specs.
- Prior experience with repair and construction of stormwater infrastructure, concrete structures, rebar and concrete finishing, underground piping and detention/retention basins is a plus.
- Able to perform manual labor, Lift and carry 60 pounds, work in confined spaces and under inclement weather conditions.
- Knowledge of stormwater & sediment and erosion control.
- Thorough understanding of safe work practices in accordance with OSHA regulations
- Comfortable using pickups and equipment trailers while understanding DOT requirements.
- Valid driver s license and safe driving record.