Job Overview

Huntsville Utilities offers a customer service–driven environment with access to industry-leading technology that supports employees’ work and provides resources for career advancement. Join us at Huntsville Utilities, where our team is focused on one goal: delivering high-quality, low-cost, safe, and reliable electric, natural gas, and water services to our customers.

Compensation and Benefits

Offer Range: $18.19 – $23.02 per hour
Classification: Non-Exempt
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Gas Operations

Job Statement

This position performs a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual work in landscaping and grounds maintenance, depending on department or section. Employees in this role also assist with property upkeep, construction-related activities, and vehicle stocking to ensure operational readiness and support for Huntsville Utilities crews.

Essential Duties

• Load, unload, and carry tools, equipment, and materials.

• Assist in the upkeep and repair of property owned or disturbed by Huntsville Utilities and its crews.

• Support construction-type activities, such as forming and pouring concrete, building or repairing fences, raking and preparing soil for sod or grass, and replacing damaged trees/shrubs.

• Place cones in roadways to protect personnel and vehicles; flag traffic as instructed.

• Stock trucks with water, tools, supplies, and equipment.

• Clean tools and job sites upon completion of work.

• Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.

• Perform additional duties as assigned based on learned skills and abilities.

Education and Credentials

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Valid driver’s license required.

• CDL must be obtained within one (1) year of hire date.

Experience and Skills

• Experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or concrete work preferred.

• Work experience in outdoor environments desirable.

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions.

• Knowledge and use of common hand tools, landscaping tools, mowers, trucks, and two-way radios.

Working Conditions

Equipment: Trucks, two-way radio, common hand tools, mowers, landscaping tools.
Physical Demands: Mostly outdoor physical work in all weather conditions; lifting and moving items up to 50 lbs.; prolonged standing; manual dexterity.
Other Requirements:

• Subject to “on-call” and emergency duty.

• Safety-sensitive position; subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Competencies

• Accepting Responsibility

• Building and Demonstrating Respect

• Communicating Effectively

• Delivering High-Quality Work

• Demonstrating Required Job Knowledge

• Demonstrating Initiative

• Displaying Technical Expertise

• Driving Quality & Excellence

• Following Policies and Procedures

• Practicing Safety Awareness

• Serving Customers

• Longevity

• Education

• Relevant Job Experience

• Using Computers and Technology

Equal Opportunity Statement

Huntsville Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. With advisement from the Department Head, review by the Compensation Analyst, and agreement from the VP of Employee Engagement, Human Resources Division (or designee), duties may be amended to reflect evolving organizational needs and priorities.