Gas Distribution Technician

Eversource Energy • Somerville, MA

2d • $35

About The Position

The Gas Distribution Technician is responsible for performing assigned duties including valve box inspections and repairs, non-live gas corrosion repairs, atmospheric corrosion inspections and leak survey inspections using leak detection equipment on inside meter sets, in accordance with Company Safety Standards, and in compliance with Company, State, and Federal Codes and Regulations for duties described in Section II and in compliance with Eversource Gas Operating and Maintenance procedures. The Gas Distribution Technician is responsible for successfully completing all training, OJT Tasks and examinations as required.

Requirements

• High School Education or equivalent
• Must have 2 years of construction experience, gas pipeline experience preferred.
• Experience working with heavy equipment.
• This position will require the satisfactory completion of a physical pre-screening, completion of company training programs, evaluations and written test.
• Qualified applicants must pass a pre-employment/pre-placement drug test in accordance with D.O.T regulations.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, CDL license preferred.
• Ability and willingness to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods.
• Must have a work history that demonstrates safe work habits.

Nice To Haves

• CDL license preferred.
• gas pipeline experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• performing assigned duties including valve box inspections and repairs
• non-live gas corrosion repairs
• atmospheric corrosion inspections and leak survey inspections using leak detection equipment on inside meter sets
• complying with Company Safety Standards, and in compliance with Company, State, and Federal Codes and Regulations for duties described in Section II and in compliance with Eversource Gas Operating and Maintenance procedures
• successfully completing all training, OJT Tasks and examinations as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees