Yard Technician

About MGE
MGE is a growing utility infrastructure contractor serving investor-owned and public utilities throughout California from its headquarters in Paso Robles and satellite offices throughout the state.  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
Safety | Continuous Development | Respect | Integrity | Performance | Trust | Fun

How You Can Make an Impact
The Yard Technician is responsible for the general organization of the yard to ensure the safe and smooth operation of the yard operations and related off-site locations. This person will assist with all aspects of the construction yard, including occupational and environmental health and safety, yard team management, material inventory, maintenance, and possible minor repair of vehicles as needed.

How You Will Contribute

• Assist with 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 trimer, forklift, 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.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What You Bring to the Table

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

Your Prior Experience

• 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

Our Competitive Package
Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
This pay range is our competitive compensation at the time of this job posting. Your pay will be determined based on experience, education, skills, and applicable knowledge.

Above and Beyond Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401K 
• 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.

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.

Pre-Employment and Physical Requirements
Successful applicants must pass a drug screen and background check before beginning employment.

• Employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear.  The employee is often required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds individually, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue and to effectively jump, sprint or throw an object.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Employee may be required to drive a motor vehicle and travel to various locations. *

*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Other Duties
Your duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice, based on the company’s needs.