Utility Person

Utility Person (Highway & Parks)

Utility Person (Highway & Parks) The City of Woonsocket Rhode Island is conducting a search for a Utility Person. Working under the general supervision of the Director of Public Works Department, the person in this position would perform a variety of semi-skilled jobs, mostly in construction, road work and repair.

This position is an excellent opportunity to learn and excel in the building trade for the right person.

• rough and finish carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical and mechanical work on public buildings, facilities and equipment, general repair work and other tasks as required.

• Four (4) years of experience in skilled or semi-skilled work is preferred.
• Must possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

• Individuals with CDL or Hoisting Licenses receive $2.00 per hour in addition to the stated pay rate.
• Pay Rate: $846.20/week to $886.21/week [M43A]

• Final date to receive applications:
  Friday, August 7, 2026
• Classification:
  Local 670, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO
• Hours of Work: 40.0 hours per week
• Examination Date:
  To Be Determined
• This is an in-person position.

A City that upholds forward thinking principles for both employees and residents. Located in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley, the City of Woonsocket is a vibrant, urban community and is surrounded by the growing suburban communities of Lincoln, Cumberland and North Smithfield, and boasts a positive business climate where City officials and the business community work together to build a strong economy.

Woonsocket is centrally located in the Boston/Worcester/Providence triangle, and home to CVS Corporation, a Fortune 500 company.

An Equal Opportunity Employer