Division Mechanic Assistant

PSEG•Moorestown Township, NJ

4d•$25 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day. Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued. We know life isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is work. That’s why we offer flexible work options depending on the role. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of three work location categories: 1. Onsite – roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily. 2. Hybrid fixed – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week. 3. Hybrid flexible – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).

Requirements

Able to read, write, speak and understand English; must be able to perform fundamental operations in arithmetic and to take measurement. (Ordinarily eight grades of grammar school education will provide the necessary requirements.)
Successfully completed the underground portion of the pre-employment test except an employee hired prior to May 1, 1980 does not have to complete the pre-employment tests.
Able to follow simple instructions and perform routine operations.
Have mechanical aptitude
Have the ability to learn
Able to qualify for a basic driver's license with an articulated vehicle endorsement to operate motor vehicles in the State of New Jersey.
Be a High School graduate or have a GED
Have a valid U.S. Drivers' License with a satisfactory driving record

Responsibilities

Anticipate the needs of underground technicians and division mechanics working in manholes or on poles, assist from the ground, and supply tools, equipment and material required.
Install manhole hardware, fireproof cables, and clean and paint underground equipment.
Assist in installing, rearranging or removing conduit, manholes, steel pole plant, equipment enclosures, street light poles and posts, fixtures, transformers, pads, cables and equipment, including aerial and submarine cables.
Clean conduits, manholes, hand holes, and excavations. Clean vaults and transformer mats in locations where the work can be done safely.
Operate and make minor field repairs and adjustment on furnaces and blowtorches, and heat compounds and solder to proper temperatures.
Air test all types of underground equipment, at the direction of an underground technician or Division Mechanic.
Operate pumps, fans, air driven tools, and other similar equipment.
Set up warning signs, guards or barricades around openings or work areas.
Load, unload and move equipment and material.
Keep in good order all tools, material and equipment required by underground personnel.
Operate car or light truck; keep vehicle neat and orderly.
Perform clerical work related to this job.
Learn to apply approved methods of artificial respiration.
Perform other similar or less skilled work of the occupational group.
Mix and place concrete. Repair sidewalks.
Dig and backfill excavations by hand.