Helper -Suffolk

natgridProd • Riverhead, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The world of energy is changing faster than ever. At National Grid, the work you do will touch lives and shape the way we use and consume energy for generations to come. Whether you’re fresh out of school or an experienced professional, a career with us means a place at the leading edge. It means thrilling potential and the support for training and development to reach your goals. Because, as National Grid looks to the future, our people will move forward, too. This position offers an excellent opportunity for promotion and development. Your base pay will be increased as you progress through training within our company and you will have opportunities to apply to other positions outside of this career path (such as management, supervisory etc.). This position also offers pay benefits such as step progressions every 6 months as a union member benefit, regardless of training or promotions. As a Helper in the Gas Operations and Construction Department for Long Island, you will experience the personal challenge of working for a world class organization and leader in the Utilities and Energy Industry. These vacancies may occur at any of the following locations: Brentwood, Greenlawn, Patchogue, Riverhead.

Requirements

• Three years similar or related work.
• Should be mechanically inclined and capable of performing strenuous work.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must successfully complete the following: Pre-assessment testing, regulatory safety training, traffic control/flagger training, Gas Fundamentals training, Abnormal Operating Condition Operator qualification training, Soft-Tissue Injury Prevention training, and Helper-specific training programs.
• Candidates must possess a valid State Drivers License

Nice To Haves

• Plumbing experience

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic control, flagging functions.
• Perform manual-laboring work such as digging, backfilling, breaking and removing; pavement, (asphalt /concrete).
• Helper may work with heavy pneumatic tools; Provide physical assistance for setting up and operating underground tools; work with higher-classified personnel by performing laboring functions in connection with the higher classification.
• Perform similar or less-skilled work as assigned

Benefits

• Excellent opportunity for promotion and development
• Base pay increased as you progress through training
• Opportunities to apply to other positions outside of this career path (such as management, supervisory etc.)
• Pay benefits such as step progressions every 6 months as a union member benefit
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for career building, volunteering, networking, and peer mentoring opportunities, along with the chance to engage with senior leaders across the company
• Volunteering opportunities (Earth Day volunteering, United Way donations, regular blood drives, departments’ ongoing community service days)
• Company’s charitable matching contribution program
• Competitive and innovative benefits that support work/life balance, health and financial wellbeing, and cross-generational needs
• Health, dental, and voluntary benefit plan offerings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees