Distribution Mechanic Helper X

Eversource Energy • Norwalk, CT

6d

About The Position

The Distribution Mechanic Helper removes, repairs, replaces, and installs gas piping; investigates and repairs gas odor complaints; performs walking leak surveys and underground utility mark outs; and drills and taps gas mains. The role also operates pavement-breaking and road-cutting equipment, a backhoe, and a dump truck. During trouble-call assignments, the employee must be able to reach their reporting base within approximately 30 minutes. The position involves shift work and on-call emergency response duties. A commercial driver's license is preferred.

This is a union-represented, safety-sensitive position. Employees must become union members and may receive an Emergency Restoration assignment, which can require assisting during emergencies outside normal responsibilities, work hours, and location. The starting rate of pay is $32.26 per hour. Eversource does not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle and meet the physical and qualification requirements for a DOT Medical Card.
• Ability to wear a respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Ability to perform excavation duties, including using a pavement breaker and shovels.
• Ability to access construction sites that are not handicapped accessible.
• Ability to move and lift material weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to perform floor-to-knuckle lifting.
• Ability to work shifts and perform on-call emergency response duties.
• External candidates must successfully complete company-approved EEI testing (CAST aptitude test).
• Become a member of the union upon entering this union-represented position.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of related experience for the helper level.
• Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Remove, repair, replace, and install various sizes and types of gas piping.
• Investigate and repair gas odor complaints.
• Operate pavement-breaking and road-cutting equipment.
• Operate a backhoe and dump truck.
• Perform walking leak surveys.
• Perform underground utility mark outs.
• Drill and tap various sizes and types of gas mains.
• Make themselves available at their reporting base within approximately 30 minutes during periods of trouble-call assignment.
• Perform on-call emergency response duties and, if assigned, assist with emergency restoration outside normal responsibilities, work hours, and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED