Gas Service Technician

Eversource; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Brockton, MA, is seeking a Gas Service Technician Trainee to join the Gas Meter Service team. The role covers installing, repairing and maintaining gas meters, regulators, gas lines and appliances, plus testing for gas leaks.

You will work on boilers, ovens, gas fireplaces, gas-fired refrigerators, hydronic heating systems, and related equipment, connecting appliances to gas, water, and electrical supplies.

Qualifications

• Must pass the EEI CAST Test.
• This position will require the satisfactory completion of a written mathematical 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 and maintain a clean driving record.
• High School Diploma or GED required. Vocational, mechanical, or plumbing training is highly preferred
• Ability to work independently and outdoors in all types of varying weather conditions. Must be physically capable of walking long distances while carrying gas equipment/tools.
• Must have 2 years of related mechanical experience, gas utility experience preferred.
• Must have a history of safe working habits.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain gas meters, regulators, gas lines and gas appliances.
• Test for gas leaks.
• Work on boilers, ovens, gas fireplaces, gas-fired refrigerators, hydronic heating systems, and related.
• Installing and connecting appliances to gas, water, and electrical supplies.

Skills

Gas utility experience

Mechanical experience

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational, mechanical, or plumbing training

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

POSITION

Gas Service Technician Trainee

DEPARTMENT

Gas Meter Service

LOCATION

Brockton, MA

CURRENTLY POSTED HOURS

Rotating Shifts

***Union Represented Position***

ROLE & SCOPE

The Gas Service Technician is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining gas meters, regulators, gas lines and gas appliances. Testing for gas leaks. Working on boilers, ovens, gas fireplaces, gas-fired refrigerators, hydronic heating systems, and related. Installing and connecting appliances to gas, water, and electrical supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must pass the EEI CAST Test.
2. This position will require the satisfactory completion of a written mathematical test.
3. Qualified applicants must pass a pre-employment/pre-placement drug test in accordance with D.O.T regulations.
4. Must possess a valid Driver's License and maintain a clean driving record.
5. High School Diploma or GED required. Vocational, mechanical, or plumbing training is highly preferred
6. Ability to work independently and outdoors in all types of varying weather conditions. Must be physically capable of walking long distances while carrying gas equipment/tools.
7. Must have 2 years of related mechanical experience, gas utility experience preferred.
8. Must have a history of safe working habits.

COMPENSATION

The hourly rate for this position starts at $43.50 and progresses in accordance with the union contract.

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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 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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Who we are

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor's 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.