Distribution Mechanic Helper X

Eversource Energy • Torrington, CT

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About The Position

The Distribution Mechanic Helper 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; conducts walking leak surveys and underground utility markouts; and drills and taps gas mains. During trouble-call assignments, the employee must be able to report to their base within approximately 30 minutes. The role includes shift work, on-call emergency response, and emergency restoration assignments that may occur outside normal duties, hours, or location. This is a union-represented position, and the employee is required to become a union member. The position is categorized as safety-sensitive for drug testing. The starting rate of pay is $32.26 per hour. Eversource will not provide immigration-related visa 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, including meeting 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 on-call emergency response duties.
• External candidates must successfully complete company-approved EEI testing (CAST aptitude test).
• Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

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 markouts.
• Drill and tap various sizes and types of gas mains.
• Respond to on-call emergency response duties and, when assigned, report to the reporting base within approximately 30 minutes.
• Assist during emergency restoration assignments as needed, potentially 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