Gas Utility Mechanic Apprentice — Hands-On Training

PSEG.com; Audubon (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

PSEG (Public Service Electric & Gas Co.) is seeking a Utility Mechanic Apprentice at Audubon, NJ. This temporary, onsite position involves construction, operation, maintenance and repair of gas mains and services, with safety-sensitive responsibilities and a required Class A driver’s license within one year.

The role emphasizes hands-on field work, adherence to DOT safety standards, and driving duties as part of a street crew. Benefits and support for training are provided as applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 months construction, manufacturing, mechanical or related work experience.
• Physically able to perform heavy construction work.
• Willing to work outside in all types of weather.

Responsibilities

• Under directive supervision, construct, operate, maintain and repair mains, services, and associated equipment; carry through assignments, at times, with the assistance of other employees of equal or lesser grade; perform duties such as:
• Install and repair all types of mains, services, and associated equipment such as sleeves, fittings, and valves;
• Under close supervision, install and operate all types of equipment necessary to control the flow of gas in mains such as stoppers, bags, stoppering off machines, valves, cocks, and similar equipment;
• Under close supervision, operate drilling and tapping machines, pipe saws, and similar hand or power-operated equipment regularly used by a street crew in the installation and repair of mains, services and associated equipment;
• Read suitable gauges during pressure tests, purging and gassing out mains and services as directed;
• Repair manholes, valve boxes, and similar installations as part of a street crew;
• Disconnect and reconnect meters and service regulators when required in connection with service piping repair or renewal;
• Install materials used for corrosion protection;
• Replace and repair pavements, sidewalks and lawns; operate necessary equipment in the course of the job;
• Take temporary charge of the job in the absence of the Street Leader (Working) or Construction Supervisor;
• Turn on meters, gas out and turn on all residential type gas appliances in residential and commercial establishments when turned off in connection with Street Department work;
• Reconstruct meter sets in one and two family residences to conform to Company standards utilizing the existing meter and service regulator when required in connection with renewal or repair of service piping and relocation of the service. Install prefabricated meter sets on outside installations not including house piping;
• Operate all types of motor vehicles.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PSEG (Public Service Electric & Gas Co.) is seeking a Utility Mechanic Apprentice at Audubon, NJ. This temporary, onsite position involves construction, operation, maintenance and repair of gas mains and services, with safety-sensitive responsibilities and a required Class A driver’s license within one year.

The role emphasizes hands-on field work, adherence to DOT safety standards, and driving duties as part of a street crew. Benefits and support for training are provided as applicable.