Distribution Mechanic Helper X Position Available In Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

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

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 if gas mains.

Starting Rate of Pay:

$31.32 per hour

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

HS Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Experience:

5 years of related experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle which includes meeting the physical and qualification requirements, a DOT Medical Card. Able to wear a respirator, or self-contained breathing apparatus. Perform excavation duties, including the use of’ pavement hacker and shovels, and access construction sites that are non-handicapped accessible Must be able to move and lift material weighing up to 60 lbs. Must be available to perform on-call emergency response duties.

Working Conditions:

Field Service:

Exposure to environmental elements e.g., extreme heat, cold, exposure to confined spaces, solvents, cutting ails, epoxies, flammable gases, and nuisance dusts. Floor to knuckle lilting will be a job role. 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. #gasajd

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.