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Utility Construction Worker/Irregular Shift

MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Lexington, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026
Job Description

Utility Construction Worker

Irregular Shift

W-F 2PM -12AM, Sat, 8AM-6PM

  • Physical ability to lift and handle heavy construction materials, supplies and equipment up to 50lbs on a daily basis is required. Individual must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward positions as well as climb ladders, stairs and staging.
  • Valid driver’s license required. Required to perform the following general labor duties including but not limited to: Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, electricians and HVAC mechanics, etc. Load, unload, identify and distribute various construction and building material, digging, lifting and carrying heavy loads, moving furniture to include minor assembly and disassembly, moving pallets of material as well as heavy sensitive and critical equipment.
  • Loading and unloading trucks, use of hand tools and occasionally the use of special tools will be required. Will open crates, install posts and pre-drilled signs, remove and reattach doors with pins, perform any and all ground and landscape work as assigned, road repairs and minor masonry tasks. Cleaning and preparing construction sites to eliminate any hazards prior to, during and after work is completed.
  • May perform all custodial duties to include including cleaning fluids resulting from spills, leaks or floods. Shovel snow and other snow removal duties on a mandatory basis as a supplement to the utility work force.
  • Paint sign posts, rails, light posts, equipment, snow stakes, outdoor furniture and the outside of buildings. Work will include performing all minor vehicle maintenance such as cleaning, topping off fluids, replacing light bulbs and wind shield wipers.
  • Will provide 24-hour emergency response as necessary to support snow removal operations and any other facility related emergencies


Qualifications

  • High School graduate or equivalent and, required to have at least one (1) year of applicable experience are required.
  • The applicant must work as a team member, and work with minimal supervision.
  • Physical ability to lift and handle heavy construction materials, supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs on a daily basis is required.
  • Individual must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward positions as well as climb ladders, stairs and staging.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Participation in snow removal is a condition of employment and must obtain (within 15 months) and maintain a License to operate hoisting machinery (520 CMR 620) MA Hoisting License 2A-1C desired (Bob Cats, Forklifts, loaders).
  • CDL desired.
  • Construction laborer experience and the able to identify various construction materials are highly desired.


Hiring Range: $34.67

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • MIT-funded pension
  • Matching 401K
  • Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
  • Mentorship programs
  • A range of work-life balance options
  • ... and much more!


Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks .

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requisition ID: 43243

Salary : $35

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