A strong utility worker resume shows repairs completed, safety record and the crews you support. Employers want people who are reliable, careful and ready for physical work, and your numbers prove all three.
Below are 4 utility worker resume samples for people with experience, followed by a free builder with a starting point for each setting. Make your own, then print it or copy it.
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4 Utility Worker Resume Samples
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Water Utility Worker Resume Sample
Dayton, OH | (555) 010-1701 | dennis.murphy@email.com
SUMMARY
Reliable utility worker with 9 years on water distribution crews. Repairs about 12 main breaks and valve failures a month and keeps service on for 98% of affected customers. Ready to keep your water flowing and your crew safe.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Cut average main break repair time from 6 hours to 4.5 hours over 2 years
• Kept a zero lost-time injury record across 4,800 crew hours in 3 years
• Trained 10 new crew members on trench safety and valve operation
EXPERIENCE
Utility Worker, Ironbridge Water Authority, Dayton, OH | 2019 to Present
• Repair about 12 main breaks and valve failures a month as part of a 6-person crew
• Exercise and inspect about 150 valves and 80 hydrants each quarter
• Locate and mark utility lines for about 30 excavation requests a week
• Complete 100% of work orders in the tracking system by the end of each shift
• Operate a backhoe and trailer-mounted pump on about 20 jobs a month
Utility Laborer, Maple Valley Public Works, Dayton, OH | 2016 to 2019
• Dug and backfilled about 40 trenches a year for water and sewer repairs
• Read about 600 residential water meters a month with 99% accuracy
• Set up traffic cones and signs at 15 work zones a month
• Cleaned and maintained 25 hand and power tools each week
• Helped restore service to about 200 households after storm damage
EDUCATION
High School Diploma | 2014
CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety | 2025
Confined Space Entry training | 2025
Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) | 2022
SKILLS
Pipe and valve repair | Leak detection | Excavation and trenching | Equipment operation | Safety and OSHA | Confined space entry
Gas and Electric Utility Worker Resume Sample
Louisville, KY | (555) 010-1717 | travis.holloway@email.com
SUMMARY
Safety-focused utility worker with 7 years supporting gas and electric line crews. Prepares about 15 job sites a week and keeps crews supplied with tools and materials. Ready to help your crews work safely and restore service fast.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Helped restore power to about 3,500 customers after a major storm in 36 hours
• Maintained a zero lost-time injury record across 3 years
• Cut tool and material delays on job sites by 25% with a new loading checklist
EXPERIENCE
Utility Worker, Copperline Power and Gas, Louisville, KY | 2020 to Present
• Prepare about 15 job sites a week for gas and electric line crews
• Load, check and unload tools and materials for 4 crew trucks every morning
• Dig and shore about 25 trenches a month for gas line repairs
• Respond to about 6 after-hours outage calls a month
• Complete a safety briefing with every crew on 100% of jobs
Ground Crew Laborer, Bluegrass Line Services, Louisville, KY | 2017 to 2020
• Supported crews on about 120 pole and line projects over 3 years
• Operated a utility trailer and pole-setting equipment on about 10 jobs a month
• Cleared brush and traffic at about 20 work zones a month
• Inventoried about 300 line fittings and parts each week
• Trained 4 new laborers on ground safety and hand signals
EDUCATION
High School Diploma | 2012
CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety | 2025
First Aid and CPR, American Red Cross | 2025
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) | 2021
SKILLS
Excavation and trenching | Equipment operation | Safety and OSHA | Tool maintenance | Traffic control | Physical stamina
Public Works Utility Worker Resume Sample
Boise, ID | (555) 010-1733 | andrew.keller@email.com
SUMMARY
Dependable public works utility worker with 8 years maintaining streets, storm drains and water lines. Responds to about 25 service requests a week with 95% closed within 3 days. Ready to keep your community’s roads and drains safe and working.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Closed 95% of about 1,300 service requests within 3 days last year
• Cleared about 400 storm drains before winter storms, with no flooding reports on assigned routes
• Trained 8 seasonal workers on traffic control and equipment safety
EXPERIENCE
Utility Worker, Hollis County Public Works, Boise, ID | 2020 to Present
• Respond to about 25 service requests a week for potholes, drains and water line leaks
• Clean and inspect about 40 storm drains a week during fall and winter
• Set up traffic control at about 15 work zones a month
• Operate a dump truck and skid steer on about 20 jobs a month
• Log 100% of completed work in the work order system the same day
Maintenance Laborer, Eastbank Street Services, Boise, ID | 2018 to 2020
• Patched about 900 potholes a year with a 3-person crew
• Painted and replaced about 60 street signs a year
• Hauled about 30 loads of debris and gravel each month
• Followed traffic control plans at 100% of road work zones
• Maintained 12 pieces of equipment with weekly checks
EDUCATION
High School Diploma | 2013
CERTIFICATIONS
Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) | 2022
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety | 2025
Flagger Certification | 2024
SKILLS
Pipe and valve repair | Excavation and trenching | Equipment operation | Work orders | Traffic control | Teamwork
Plant Utility Worker Resume Sample
JESSICA GRANT
Fresno, CA | (555) 010-1749 | jessica.grant@email.com
SUMMARY
Reliable plant utility worker with 6 years supporting production lines in food processing. Keeps 4 lines supplied and clean and helps limit downtime to under 2%. Ready to keep your plant running and your production team on schedule.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Helped cut line downtime from 4% to 2% by restocking supplies before shift changes
• Completed 100% of daily sanitation checklists for 3 years
• Trained 6 new production workers on equipment cleaning and safety
EXPERIENCE
Utility Worker, Orchard Bend Foods, Fresno, CA | 2021 to Present
• Keep 4 production lines supplied with ingredients, packaging and tools across 2 shifts
• Move about 60 pallets a shift with a forklift and pallet jack
• Clean and sanitize equipment on about 8 lines each week using approved steps
• Complete 100% of the daily safety and sanitation checklist
• Fill in on any line within 10 minutes when a worker is out
Production Helper, Cobalt Ridge Packaging, Fresno, CA | 2019 to 2021
• Packed and stacked about 1,200 cases a shift with 99% accuracy
• Stocked boxes, labels and film for 3 packaging lines
• Removed trash and recyclables from 5 work areas each shift
• Checked and logged equipment temperatures 4 times a shift
• Trained 4 new helpers on safety rules and lifting
EDUCATION
High School Diploma | 2016
CERTIFICATIONS
Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Operator Certification | 2025
Food Handler Card, California | 2025
First Aid and CPR, American Red Cross | 2025
SKILLS
Equipment operation | Safety and OSHA | Tool maintenance | Work orders | Teamwork | Physical stamina
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DENNIS MURPHY
Dayton, OH | (555) 010-1701 | dennis.murphy@email.com
Summary
Reliable utility worker with 9 years on water distribution crews. Repairs about 12 main breaks and valve failures a month and keeps service on for 98% of affected customers. Ready to keep your water flowing and your crew safe.
Selected Achievements
- Cut average main break repair time from 6 hours to 4.5 hours over 2 years
- Kept a zero lost-time injury record across 4,800 crew hours in 3 years
- Trained 10 new crew members on trench safety and valve operation
Experience
Utility Worker, Ironbridge Water Authority, Dayton, OH | 2019 to Present
- Repair about 12 main breaks and valve failures a month as part of a 6-person crew
- Exercise and inspect about 150 valves and 80 hydrants each quarter
- Locate and mark utility lines for about 30 excavation requests a week
- Complete 100% of work orders in the tracking system by the end of each shift
- Operate a backhoe and trailer-mounted pump on about 20 jobs a month
Utility Laborer, Maple Valley Public Works, Dayton, OH | 2016 to 2019
- Dug and backfilled about 40 trenches a year for water and sewer repairs
- Read about 600 residential water meters a month with 99% accuracy
- Set up traffic cones and signs at 15 work zones a month
- Cleaned and maintained 25 hand and power tools each week
- Helped restore service to about 200 households after storm damage
Education
High School Diploma | 2014
Certifications
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety | 2025
- Confined Space Entry training | 2025
- Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) | 2022
Skills
- Pipe and valve repair
- Leak detection
- Excavation and trenching
- Equipment operation
- Safety and OSHA
- Meter reading
- Tool maintenance
- Work orders
- Traffic control
- Confined space entry
- Teamwork
- Physical stamina
TRAVIS HOLLOWAY
Louisville, KY | (555) 010-1717 | travis.holloway@email.com
Summary
Safety-focused utility worker with 7 years supporting gas and electric line crews. Prepares about 15 job sites a week and keeps crews supplied with tools and materials. Ready to help your crews work safely and restore service fast.
Selected Achievements
- Helped restore power to about 3,500 customers after a major storm in 36 hours
- Maintained a zero lost-time injury record across 3 years
- Cut tool and material delays on job sites by 25% with a new loading checklist
Experience
Utility Worker, Copperline Power and Gas, Louisville, KY | 2020 to Present
- Prepare about 15 job sites a week for gas and electric line crews
- Load, check and unload tools and materials for 4 crew trucks every morning
- Dig and shore about 25 trenches a month for gas line repairs
- Respond to about 6 after-hours outage calls a month
- Complete a safety briefing with every crew on 100% of jobs
Ground Crew Laborer, Bluegrass Line Services, Louisville, KY | 2017 to 2020
- Supported crews on about 120 pole and line projects over 3 years
- Operated a utility trailer and pole-setting equipment on about 10 jobs a month
- Cleared brush and traffic at about 20 work zones a month
- Inventoried about 300 line fittings and parts each week
- Trained 4 new laborers on ground safety and hand signals
Education
High School Diploma | 2012
Certifications
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety | 2025
- First Aid and CPR, American Red Cross | 2025
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) | 2021
Skills
- Pipe and valve repair
- Leak detection
- Excavation and trenching
- Equipment operation
- Safety and OSHA
- Meter reading
- Tool maintenance
- Work orders
- Traffic control
- Confined space entry
- Teamwork
- Physical stamina
ANDREW KELLER
Boise, ID | (555) 010-1733 | andrew.keller@email.com
Summary
Dependable public works utility worker with 8 years maintaining streets, storm drains and water lines. Responds to about 25 service requests a week with 95% closed within 3 days. Ready to keep your community’s roads and drains safe and working.
Selected Achievements
- Closed 95% of about 1,300 service requests within 3 days last year
- Cleared about 400 storm drains before winter storms, with no flooding reports on assigned routes
- Trained 8 seasonal workers on traffic control and equipment safety
Experience
Utility Worker, Hollis County Public Works, Boise, ID | 2020 to Present
- Respond to about 25 service requests a week for potholes, drains and water line leaks
- Clean and inspect about 40 storm drains a week during fall and winter
- Set up traffic control at about 15 work zones a month
- Operate a dump truck and skid steer on about 20 jobs a month
- Log 100% of completed work in the work order system the same day
Maintenance Laborer, Eastbank Street Services, Boise, ID | 2018 to 2020
- Patched about 900 potholes a year with a 3-person crew
- Painted and replaced about 60 street signs a year
- Hauled about 30 loads of debris and gravel each month
- Followed traffic control plans at 100% of road work zones
- Maintained 12 pieces of equipment with weekly checks
Education
High School Diploma | 2013
Certifications
- Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) | 2022
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety | 2025
- Flagger Certification | 2024
Skills
- Pipe and valve repair
- Leak detection
- Excavation and trenching
- Equipment operation
- Safety and OSHA
- Meter reading
- Tool maintenance
- Work orders
- Traffic control
- Confined space entry
- Teamwork
- Physical stamina
JESSICA GRANT
Fresno, CA | (555) 010-1749 | jessica.grant@email.com
Summary
Reliable plant utility worker with 6 years supporting production lines in food processing. Keeps 4 lines supplied and clean and helps limit downtime to under 2%. Ready to keep your plant running and your production team on schedule.
Selected Achievements
- Helped cut line downtime from 4% to 2% by restocking supplies before shift changes
- Completed 100% of daily sanitation checklists for 3 years
- Trained 6 new production workers on equipment cleaning and safety
Experience
Utility Worker, Orchard Bend Foods, Fresno, CA | 2021 to Present
- Keep 4 production lines supplied with ingredients, packaging and tools across 2 shifts
- Move about 60 pallets a shift with a forklift and pallet jack
- Clean and sanitize equipment on about 8 lines each week using approved steps
- Complete 100% of the daily safety and sanitation checklist
- Fill in on any line within 10 minutes when a worker is out
Production Helper, Cobalt Ridge Packaging, Fresno, CA | 2019 to 2021
- Packed and stacked about 1,200 cases a shift with 99% accuracy
- Stocked boxes, labels and film for 3 packaging lines
- Removed trash and recyclables from 5 work areas each shift
- Checked and logged equipment temperatures 4 times a shift
- Trained 4 new helpers on safety rules and lifting
Education
High School Diploma | 2016
Certifications
- Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Operator Certification | 2025
- Food Handler Card, California | 2025
- First Aid and CPR, American Red Cross | 2025
Skills
- Pipe and valve repair
- Leak detection
- Excavation and trenching
- Equipment operation
- Safety and OSHA
- Meter reading
- Tool maintenance
- Work orders
- Traffic control
- Confined space entry
- Teamwork
- Physical stamina
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Which Starting Point Fits You?
| Where you work | Builder starting point | What to highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Water or wastewater utility | Water utility | Repairs per month, repair time, valves serviced and safety record |
| Gas or electric utility crew | Gas and electric | Job sites prepared, storm response and crew safety |
| City or county public works | Public works | Service requests closed, drains cleared and equipment operated |
| Food, packaging or manufacturing plant | Plant and production | Lines supported, downtime, sanitation checks and forklift work |
How to Write a Utility Worker Resume
| Section | What to put in it |
|---|---|
| Summary | Years of experience, one number and what you offer the crew and the employer |
| Selected Achievements | 3 bullets with your biggest results, such as faster repairs or a safety record |
| Experience | 2 jobs with 5 bullets each, every bullet with a number |
| Education | High school diploma or any trade or vocational training |
| Certifications | OSHA card, confined space entry, forklift, CDL and First Aid and CPR, only if you hold them |
| Skills | 6 to 8 skills that match the posting |
- Start with a short summary. Name your years of experience, one number and what you offer the crew and the employer.
- Add proof. Add 3 selected achievements and 2 jobs.
- Use five bullets with numbers. Count repairs, inspections, requests closed and workers trained.
- List your safety training and licenses. Add only what you hold, such as OSHA 10, forklift or a CDL.
- Match the posting. Use the same skill words where they are true.
- Keep it to one page. Cut anything that does not help you get the job.
Proof to Use From Your Own Work
| Where it comes from | Number to use |
|---|---|
| Repairs | Jobs or repairs completed each month and average repair time |
| Inspections | Valves, hydrants, drains or lines checked each quarter |
| Safety | Crew hours without a lost-time injury and workers trained |
| Equipment | Jobs each month using a backhoe, forklift, truck or pump |
| Service | Requests closed within a set number of days |
| Teamwork | Crew size and new workers you trained |
Utility Worker Job Facts From the BLS
The BLS does not list utility workers as a separate occupation. Utility crews are closest to construction laborers and helpers, and plant utility workers are closest to hand laborers and material movers, so both groups are shown below.
| Fact (BLS) | Construction laborers and helpers | Hand laborers and material movers |
|---|---|---|
| Median pay (2025) | $46,680 a year ($22.44 an hour) | $38,220 a year ($18.38 an hour) |
| Typical entry-level education | No formal credential; some employers prefer a high school diploma | No formal educational credential |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None | None |
| On-the-job training | Short-term | Short-term |
| Jobs (2025) | About 1,674,400 | About 6,917,800 |
| Job outlook, 2025 to 2035 | Growth of 6% (faster than average) | Growth of 4% (about as fast as average) |
| Openings each year, on average | About 137,000 | About 904,200 |
The BLS says demand for construction laborers should stay steady as infrastructure such as the power grid, roads and water lines is repaired and replaced. It lists mechanical skills, teamwork and physical stamina and strength as important qualities. These are national figures, and pay varies by state and employer.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Listing duties only. Add numbers and results where you can.
- Skipping safety. Show your safety record and training in numbers.
- Claiming licenses you do not hold. List only certifications and licenses you can show.
- Using a joke email address. Use a professional email.
- Typos. Proofread twice and ask a friend to read it.
Resume Checklist
Tick each item as you finish. You are ready to apply when the counter reaches 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a utility worker resume include?
A short summary, three selected achievements, your work history with numbers, education, the certifications and licenses you hold and six to eight skills. Keep it to one page and show your safety record.
What skills should a utility worker list?
Pipe and valve repair, leak detection, excavation and trenching, equipment operation, OSHA safety, work orders, traffic control, confined space entry, teamwork and physical stamina. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) lists mechanical skills, teamwork and physical stamina and strength as important for construction laborers and helpers.
What if I have never worked as a utility worker?
This page is for applicants with utility, public works, plant or related crew experience. If you are just starting out, use a resume written for first-time applicants.
What does a utility worker do?
Duties depend on the employer. Utility crews repair water, gas and electric lines, public works crews maintain roads and drains, and plant utility workers keep production lines supplied and clean. Match your resume to the posting.
Do I need a certification or license?
Often not, but many employers prefer or require some. Common examples include an OSHA 10-Hour card, confined space entry training, forklift certification and a commercial driver’s license (CDL). List only what you hold, and check your state’s rules.
How do I show a good safety record?
Use a number, such as zero lost-time injuries over 4,800 crew hours, and name your training. Safety is one of the first things utility and public works employers look for.
What numbers can I use on a utility worker resume?
Repairs or jobs completed each month, repair time, valves or drains serviced, service requests closed within a set time, crew hours without injury, workers trained and pallets or cases moved. Use only figures you can explain.
Should I list my driver’s license?
Yes, if the job involves driving. Put a CDL under Certifications with the class and year, and a regular license under Additional Information if you list that section.
Should I write an objective or a summary?
Write a short summary that shows what you offer the crew and the employer. Skip objectives that talk about what you want, because employers hire for what you can give.
How long should the resume be?
One page. Hiring managers read quickly, and one page is enough for an experienced utility worker.
Conclusion
A good utility worker resume is short, specific and full of real numbers. Pick the sample that fits you, add your own proof and use the builder above to write yours today.
Related Reading
- Top 20 objectives for a utility worker resume
- Utility worker job description and salary
- Utility worker interview questions and answers
- Utility worker cover letter samples
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Construction Laborers and Helpers and Hand Laborers and Material Movers (2025 pay, jobs and 2025 to 2035 projections). The sample resumes and names are fictional.