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Job Title: Utility Specialist

Job Description

The Utility Specialist will perform a variety of tasks related to the servicing and corrective maintenance of water and wastewater systems. This position involves maintaining vehicles, tools, and equipment, and ensuring the completion of key housekeeping and minor maintenance tasks. The role is based in Baton Rouge, LA, and includes tasks such as general cleanup, painting, and minor corrective maintenance at the North and South wastewater facilities. The job involves working with raw or partially treated wastewater and associated treatment systems. The role requires the ability to safely operate and maintain vehicles, equipment, and tools to assist with various maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

+ Perform general cleanup, painting, and minor corrective maintenance tasks at wastewater facilities.

+ Operate and maintain vehicles, equipment, and tools to load and haul products, dig and refill trenches, and maintain grounds and buildings.

+ Assist other maintenance personnel by carrying or holding materials, supplies, and tools.

+ Maintain accurate records of tasks and operations.

+ Ensure the safety, health, and well-being of all individuals at the project site.

+ Complete other duties as required to support maintenance activities.

Essential Skills

+ Experience with general labor and construction tasks.

+ Proficiency in using hand tools for maintenance activities.

+ Ability to perform cleaning tasks effectively.

+ Strong record-keeping skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to operate and maintain vehicles and equipment safely.

+ Capability to dig and refill trenches.

+ Experience in maintaining grounds and buildings.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring the successful operation and maintenance of essential wastewater systems. Enjoy the opportunity to work in a supportive environment where safety and well-being are prioritized. This role offers valuable experience in utility maintenance and the chance to contribute to crucial environmental operations.

Work Environment

The position is based in the field at a wastewater facility in Baton Rouge, LA, working with raw or partially treated wastewater. The role involves outdoor work and requires adherence to safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Baton Rouge,LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.