Utility Construction Worker

Utility Construction Worker – Union Position
📍 Seattle, WA
🕒 Full-Time | Monday–Friday Day Shift
💰 Competitive Union Pay + Overtime Opportunities
CenTrio is hiring a Utility Construction Worker to support the maintenance, repair, and construction of our underground steam distribution system in Seattle.
This is a full-time union position offering excellent benefits, long-term stability, overtime opportunities, and hands-on work supporting critical energy infrastructure throughout the city.
Candidates with backgrounds in pipefitting, steam fitting, underground utilities, mechanical construction, welding, or industrial maintenance are encouraged to apply.
What You’ll Do
Perform maintenance and repair work on underground steam distribution systems
Cut, fit, thread, and install piping
Repair and maintain valves, steam traps, and insulation systems
Perform excavation, trenching, and confined space work safely
Operate and work around heavy equipment and mechanical systems
Support emergency repairs and system maintenance activities
Perform welding work when qualified and assigned
Follow all safety procedures and utility work practices
Preferred Experience
Pipefitting or steam fitting experience
Underground utility or industrial maintenance experience
Welding experience, especially pressure piping or ASME welding
Experience working in confined spaces, trenching, or excavation
Traffic control or flagging experience
Mechanical construction background
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
Must be physically capable of safely entering, exiting, and working within confined, restricted, and/or underground spaces.
Must be able to maneuver the body and required tools/equipment through restricted openings and work areas where space may be limited.
Must be able to safely enter and exit these spaces without creating a safety hazard to themselves or others. The doors to the vaults are 24-26 inch diameter and must be able to enter safely through the vault door.
Must be able to work in varying positions, including bending, crouching, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and working in confined areas for extended periods as required by the job.
Ability to safely perform these duties is an essential function of the position.
Candidates may be required to demonstrate their ability to safely perform the essential physical functions of the position.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Class A CDL required- Must be CDL License for Manual & Automatic Transmissions
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Ability to safely perform physically demanding work
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, or holidays as needed
Additional Preferred Certifications
CPR / First Aid training
Confined Space Entry training
Shoring and trenching experience
Welding certifications
Why Join CenTrio?
Union position (IBEW Local 77)
Medical benefits starting Day 1
Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
401(k) with company match
Stable year-round infrastructure work
Paid training and career growth opportunities
Team-oriented environment with long-term career potential
Schedule
Monday–Friday
8-hour shifts
Overtime opportunities available
Who is CenTrio?
CenTrio is a fully integrated, innovative and sustainable energy services provider to a wide range of industries such as higher education & healthcare campuses, cities, and communities. It serves more with utility infrastructures serving more than 170+ million square feet of space and operations in 10 cities across the United States and growing. In each community, the company operates highly efficient and innovative utility infrastructures that produce and distribute electricity, steam, hot water and/or chilled water to customer buildings and campuses. Customers connected to these systems enjoy multiple benefits including reduced operating costs, lower emissions and unmatched reliability. CenTrio is a wholly owned subsidiary of a global Infrastructure Investment Consortium with unmatched financial wherewithal and manages a portfolio of long-life, high quality infrastructure assets with high barriers to entry that generate stable and growing cash flows.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No