How to hire a utilities ground worker

How to hire a utilities ground worker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step utilities ground worker hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a utilities ground worker job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new utilities ground worker
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a utilities ground worker, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A utilities ground worker's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, utilities ground workers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents utilities ground worker salaries for various positions.

   Type of Utilities Ground Worker	Description	Hourly rate
   Utilities Ground Worker	Construction laborers and helpers perform many tasks that require physical labor on construction sites.	$12-19
   Electrical Helper	An Electrical Helper is responsible for assisting head electricians in conducting electrical repairs and installments for private households or commercial establishments. Electrical Helpers operate various electrical tools and equipment, requiring them to inspect the materials before and after every use to avoid potential hazards and operational failures... Show more	$12-17
   Maintenance Worker	Maintenance workers are employees assigned to oversee the equipment, furniture, and fixtures in the office. They ensure that these items work correctly by doing routine check-ups, identifying any problems, anticipating challenges, sourcing for spare parts, and repairing problems... Show more	$12-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • GRASS
   • Snow Removal
   • Mowing
   • CDL
   • Plumbing
   • Mowers
   • Facility Maintenance
   • Athletic Fields

   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain building and grounds including grass cutting, landscaping and snow removal.
   • Cut grass, mulch, snow removal some cleaning uses a rake, move offices
   • Perform mowing, trimming to antennas, guy wires and their access roads.
   • Trail maintenance and rehabilitation including rock wall masonry repair and asphalt repair.
   • Replace burned out fluorescent and incandescent lamps throughout the building using proper EAP procedures.
   • Load cafeteria trays/silverware/cookware into commercial dishwasher.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your utilities ground worker job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A utilities ground worker salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, utilities ground workers' average salary in florida is 21% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level utilities ground workers earn 39% less than senior-level utilities ground workers.
   • Certifications. A utilities ground worker with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a utilities ground worker's salary.

   Average utilities ground worker salary

   $15.54hourly

   $32,326 yearly

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   Entry-level utilities ground worker salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average utilities ground worker salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$34,166	$16
   2	North Dakota	$34,058	$16
   3	Minnesota	$33,108	$16
   4	California	$32,797	$16
   5	Colorado	$31,336	$15
   6	Virginia	$30,064	$14
   7	Hawaii	$29,914	$14
   8	Tennessee	$29,450	$14
   9	Texas	$29,022	$14
   10	Florida	$27,955	$13

   Average utilities ground worker salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Cargill	$39,195	$18.84	14
   2	Strata	$36,055	$17.33
   3	Primoris Services	$34,693	$16.68	19
   4	HydroHoist	$34,253	$16.47
   5	TAK Communications	$33,932	$16.31
   6	Ferreira Construction Co., Inc.	$32,716	$15.73
   7	Central College	$31,049	$14.93
   8	Irvine Unified School District	$30,629	$14.73	1
   9	South Washington County Schools	$30,128	$14.48	1
   10	Austin Peay State University	$29,678	$14.27	1
   11	University of Virginia	$28,172	$13.54	10
   12	The Hershey Company	$26,121	$12.56

4. Writing a utilities ground worker job description

   A job description for a utilities ground worker role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a utilities ground worker job description:

   Utilities ground worker job description example

   Hypower has an immediate opening for an Underground Utilities Laborer/Pipe Layer in the South Florida area. This position earns a competitive hourly wage of $18 +, depending on experience.
   JOB BRIEF
   
   We are seeking a laborer for underground trench pipework. The Pipelayer will work throughout Dade and Broward County. Most of the project sites are around the Miami downtown area. Working hours can be daytime or nighttime. You must be able to work the night shift when required. Applicants should possess general knowledge of underground utility installation, trenching and excavation regulations and pipeline safety. A successful candidate should possess prior experience in laying pipe.
   
   JOB REQUIREMENTS:
   
   + Experience in Power Utility and or Florida Power and Light (FPL) pipe installation is an advantage
   
   + Must have the ability to work extended hours including night shifts as required by the workload
   
   + You must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work
   
   BENEFITS:
   
   + National health and dental plans.
   
   + Paid vacations and holidays.
   
   + Life Insurance.
   
   + Short- and long-term disability plans.
   
   + 401(K) retirement plans.
   
   + Incentive and recognition programs.
   
   + National discount programs.
   
   Hypower's track record and capabilities have grown tremendously in the past two decades, at heart, we're still a family-owned firm that respects, supports, and cares about each employee and their career development. If you pride yourself on delivering best-in-class performance and enjoy working in a collaborative, positive-thinking atmosphere, you'll find your opportunities are unlimited at Hypower.
   
   Hypower LLC, Electrical and Utility Contractor.
   
   Hypower Named an SFBJ 2020 Best Places to Work Honoree!
   
   Widely recognized for its industry excellence, Hypower is currently ranked as a TOP 20 Electrical Contractors in the nation by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). This national U.S. trade association also placed the company on its 2022 Top 200 Performers list. Hypower consistently maintains an extraordinary emphasis on safety from an employee, job site, and public safety perspective. As a result, Hypower has been honored with ABC STEP Platinum Awards for Safety Training consecutively since 2013.Hypower was selected as a 2017 Business of The Year and a 2020 Best Places to Work by the South Florida Business Journal. The company has won over 20 Excellence in Construction Eagle Awards presented by ABC, Florida East Coast Chapter, and has been named an Accredited Quality Contractor for the last six years. Hypower has also won the prestigious Specialty Contractor Project of the Year award in 2018 and 2020. Hypower's President Bernard Paul-Hus was honored with the 2020 South Florida Ultimate CEO Award by the South Florida Business Journal.
   
   Hypower LLC., IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE. Hypower, LLC. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace. Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right utilities ground worker for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with utilities ground workers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit utilities ground workers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your utilities ground worker job on Zippia to find and recruit utilities ground worker candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with utilities ground worker candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new utilities ground worker

   Once you've found the utilities ground worker candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new utilities ground worker. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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