Distribution Mechanic Helper

Gas Mains Technician

Individual will be responsible for installation, maintenance, and repair of underground gas mains and services. This job entails physically demanding work including nearly continuous standing, walking, bending, crouching, and stooping throughout the entire shift. Responsibilities will include working in a crew of 2-3 individuals.

Position Description : Individual will remove, repair, replace, and install various sizes and types of gas piping; investigate and repair gas odor complaints; operate various types of pavements breaking and road cutting equipment; and operate a backhoe and dump truck. The selected candidate must also perform walking leak surveys; perform underground utility mark outs; and perform drilling and tapping of various sizes and types of gas mains. Individual will be required during periods of trouble call assignment to make themselves available at their reporting base within approximately 30 minutes. Selected candidates will be subject to work shift work. Holding a Commercial Driver's License is preferred.

Starting Rate of Pay : $31.32 per hour

Principal Duties :

• Remove, repair, replace and install various sizes and types of gas piping.
• Investigate and repair gas odor complaints.
• Operate various types of pavement breaking and road cutting equipment
• Operation of backhoe and dump truck.
• Perform walking leak survey.
• Perform underground utility mark outs.
• Perform drilling and tapping various sizes and types of gas mains.

Position Requirements :

Working Conditions :

This is a union represented position so anyone going into this position would be required to become a member of the union. NOTE : The closing date is at 12 : 01 a.m. on date shown; interested candidates must apply by previous day. This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position.

Competencies :

Worker Type : Regular

Number of Openings : 1

EEO Statement : Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

Emergency Response : Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.