General Utility Worker L1-2, BGO Construction GAS Ops Bronx Const Districts

About the job

The General Utility Worker (GUW) L1-2 is an entry-level role in BGO Construction Gas Operations performing field work to support gas distribution maintenance, inspections, and emergency response, requiring strong mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Candidates will be required to enter customer premises and interact regularly with customers, while providing excellent customer service and maintaining a positive company image.
• Must follow safe work practices and procedures and comply with environmental policies. This is a Safety-Sensitive position.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Requires the ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, including overtime, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.
• Employees will be assigned to one of the companys Construction GAS OPS operating regions (Bronx/Westchester, Brooklyn/Queens, or Manhattan) based on operational needs.
• Assist with constructing, maintaining, and repairing electrical, steam, and gas systems.
• Safely operate tools and equipment, including jackhammers (up to 90 lbs.), tampers, digging machinery, and hand and power tools, and assist with maintenance tasks and gas leak detection.
• Learn to read and interpret blueprints and sketches and apply them to maintenance and construction tasks using hand and power tools.
• Perform physically demanding activities such as excavating, climbing, and working in confined spaces.
• May include operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) between 10,000 and 26,000 pounds.
• First Aid/CPR/AED and Blood Borne Pathogen certification is required pre-employment.
• This position is subject to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Candidates must pass and comply with random drug testing, including for marijuana, as a condition of employment. Marijuana use is strictly prohibited.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED

Relevant Work Experience

• Comfortable performing physically demanding tasks in outdoor environments. Required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Required
• Willingness to obtain certifications (First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens) and licenses when needed. Required
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights. Required
• Strong focus on safety and following company guidelines. Required
• Previous construction experience is a plus. Preferred
• Mechanical and/or electrical aptitude is preferred. Preferred

Licenses and 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 climb ladders and stairs
• 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
• 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 machinery, i.e. jackhammers
• 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
• Work with equipment with a manufacturer weight rating of 350lbs
• Use equipment with a maximum weight rating of 375lbs when wearing and/or carrying 25lbs of clothing and equipment

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

About Us

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.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits

• Dental benefits

• Health Savings Accounts

• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• 401(k) with robust matching

• Employer paid Pension Plan

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution

• State of the art Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays

• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance

• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities

• Employee discount program

• Commuter Benefits

• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program

• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.

EEO Statement:

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.

Technical Difficulty Statement:

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

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 1000282
• Job Category: Field
• Posting Date: 2026-10-22
• Apply Before: 2026-11-27
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Job Sub Function: General Utility Worker
• Job Family: Entry Level - GUW
• Minimum Salary: $27.85
• Maximum Salary: $46.47