Mechanic II

South Jersey Industries; New Jersey; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated construction technician to join their team. This role involves performing essential construction and maintenance tasks on natural gas distribution systems, ensuring safety and reliability for thousands of customers. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, working in various weather conditions and responding to emergencies. With a focus on community service and innovative solutions, this position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and inclusive workplace. If you're ready to take on new challenges and make a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction work and familiar with air tools.
• Valid NJ Driver's License is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction and maintenance on gas distribution systems.
• Respond to gas leaks and emergencies, ensuring safety protocols.

Skills

Construction Work

Use of Air Tools

Valid NJ Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kubota

Backhoe

Jackhammers

Rotary Drills

Job description

Elizabethtown Gas is a natural gas utility company that delivers safe, reliable, and affordable natural gas to over 300,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Union, Middlesex, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Morris, and Mercer counties. At our core, we’re dedicated to being a committed community partner, delivering exceptional customer service and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future.

At Elizabethtown Gas, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you’re a seasoned operations technician or an early-career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights.

Position Summary

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 3:30 PM with rotating on call off hour and weekend standby. Overtime as needs dictate.

Basic Function:
Performs construction and maintenance on Elizabethtown Gas Company distribution systems.

Essential Functions:

• Performs construction and maintenance on Elizabethtown Gas Company distribution systems
• Installation of mains and services.
• Repairs gas leaks
• Pipe coating
• Locating and mark-outs
• Main and service deactivation and activation
• Valve lubrication and maintenance
• Plastic fusion
• First response to potential leaks and other gas-related emergencies
• Responsible for completing all associated paperwork for the above described
• Operate a Kubota and Backhoe

Qualifications

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Work in all types of weather conditions
• Ability to lift 100 lbs.
• Routinely operate jackhammers & rotary drills
• Using a shovel to hand excavate
• Required to wear a full-face respirator
• Hours/day of standing or operating in confined spaces (trench)
• May have to work for up to 16 hours straight during emergency conditions
• Required to drive company vehicles for short lengths of time throughout the day
• Required to work Stand-By (24-hour on-call)
• Requires bending, kneeling, and operating tools in confined space conditions

This is a DOT-covered position and will be subject to random drug screening.

Required Experience:

• Experience in construction work
• Familiar with the use of air tools and construction equipment
• Valid NJ Driver's License

Preferred Skills/Background:

• CDL

Required Background:

• High School diploma;
• Or equivalent academic education and experience may be considered.

Compensation Range:

Start Rate - 31.75 USD

We are committed to pay transparency and ensuring equitably compensation for all employees. The pay range for this position reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits, bonuses, or other forms of compensation that might be part of the total compensation package. The specific salary offered will be based on a candidate’s qualifications, education, and experience.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

At this time, SJI is only considering applicants authorized to work in the United States currently and in the future without the need for visa sponsorship.