• Gas Distribution Technician

    Eversource Energy (Somerville, MA)


    Eversource will not offer immigration\-related sponsorship for this position\. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply\. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation \(e\.g\., H\-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J\-1, O\-1, etc\.\)\.

    Gas Distribution Technician

    Starting Rate of Pay: $35\.23p/hr\.

     

    Schedule:Shifts May Be Required

     

    \*\*\*Union Represented Position\*\*\*

    ROLE & SCOPE:

    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\.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    1\. High School Education or equivalent

     

    2\. Must have 2 years of construction experience, gas pipeline experience preferred\.

     

    3\. Experience working with heavy equipment\.

     

    4\. This position will require the satisfactory completion of a physical pre\-screening, completion of company training programs, evaluations and written test\.

     

    5\. Qualified applicants must pass apre\-employment/pre\-placementdrug test in accordance with D\.O\.T regulations\.

     

    6\. Must possess a valid driver’s license, CDL license preferred\.

     

    7\.Ability and willingness to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods\.

     

    8\.Must have a work history that demonstrates safe work habits\.

     

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    Competencies:

    Build trusting relationships

     

    Manage and develop people

     

    Foster teamwork and cross\-functional collaboration

     

    Lead change

     

    Communicate strategic vision

     

    Create an engaged workforce

     

    Focus on the customer

     

    Take ownership & accountability

     

    Build trusting relationships

    Worker Type:

    Regular

    Number of Openings:

    1

    Emergency Response:

    Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role\. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment\. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location\.

    EEO Statement:

    Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer\. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status\.

     

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