Distribution Mechanic Helper X

Eversource Energy • Norwalk, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Mechanic Helper X removes, repairs, replaces, and installs gas piping; investigates and repairs gas odor complaints; operates pavement-breaking and road-cutting equipment, a backhoe, and a dump truck; performs walking leak surveys and underground utility mark outs; and drills and taps gas mains. During trouble-call assignments, the selected candidate must be able to report to the assigned base within approximately 30 minutes. The role involves shift work, on-call emergency response, and possible emergency restoration assignments outside normal responsibilities, hours, and location. This is a union-represented position, and employees entering the role are required to become union members. The position is safety-sensitive and may require a pre-assignment drug test for employees currently in non-safety-sensitive positions. The starting rate of pay is $32.26 per hour. Eversource will not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• External candidates must successfully complete company-approved EEI testing (CAST aptitude test).
• Ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle, including meeting 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 lbs.
• Ability to perform on-call emergency response duties.
• Ability to work shifts.
• Ability to report to the reporting base within approximately 30 minutes during trouble-call assignments.
• Ability to become a member of the union upon entering this union-represented position.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
• Be available at the reporting base within approximately 30 minutes during trouble-call assignments.
• Perform on-call emergency response duties and, if assigned, assist during emergency restoration events.

What This Job Offers

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