Civil Yard Technician

1 week ago

San Jose, California, United States MGE Underground, Inc. Full time
About MGE Underground, Inc.

MGE Underground, Inc. is a leading utility infrastructure contractor serving utility companies throughout California from our headquarters in Paso Robles and regional hubs across the state.

Our mission is to provide innovative construction solutions for our clients, delivering the best value in support of their growing utility and infrastructure requirements.


MGE Core Values
Our actions and success are driven by our core values.

How You Will Make This a Great Place to Work

The Yard Technician is responsible for maintaining the overall upkeep of our construction yard, ensuring it is well-stocked, clean, and organized.

This position is essential to keep our day-to-day operations running safely and smoothly.

The Yard Technician will work closely with our Superintendents and crews to manage all aspects of the construction yard, including equipment organization, material inventory and ordering, grounds maintenance, and minor vehicle repairs as needed.


Some of What We Entrust You to Do
Oversee material and equipment inventory and restocking.
Oversee yard layout and equipment lineup.
Responsible for the organization of the yard, including general yard maintenance and yard cleanup.
Clean and organize shop work area: sweep and clean work surfaces, clean vehicles, store parts, empty and discard garbage.
Loading and unloading material on/off of delivery trucks or company vehicles.

May operate power-driven equipment needed to maintain the yard, such as leaf blowers, weed trimmers, forklifts, etc.

May perform minor repairs on equipment as directed.

Comply with company and federal safety rules, policies, and procedures, including 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.
Sweep the yard with a skid steer and water yard surfaces for dust control.
Schedule weekly pick up and replacement for roll-off bins.
Schedule tankers for mud disposal.
Dig out mud ponds and mix with dry spoils.
Walk property fence perimeter, repairing damaged fencing as needed.
Check storm drains and repair protection as needed.
Inspect and sign off on fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
Order tools, repair parts, vehicle supplies from the Fleet department.
Grease yard equipment.
Keep trucks and trailers in organized rows to maintain efficiency when crew arrives and departs from the yard.

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 a clean driving record, Class A Driver's License a plus.
Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in heavy/highway construction work, a plus.

Your Prior Experience
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Certification and ability to operate a forklift and front-end loader a plus.
Mechanically inclined a plus.

Competitive Package
The pay range for the Civil Yard Tech in San Jose, CA is $21.00 to $25.00 hourly.
This pay range is our competitive compensation at the time of this job posting. Your pay will be determined based on a number of factors, such as experience, education, skills, and applicable knowledge.

Additional Information
Affirmative Action/EEO
MGE Underground, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristics.

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

Physical Requirements
Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Often required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time; reach with hands and arms; bend or twist.
Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to perform repetitive motions.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and excellent stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employee is required to drive a motor vehicle and travel to various locations.
Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas.
Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

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 needs of the company.

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