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 Title: Laborer (Gas)
Starting Rate of Pay is $42.04 p/hr.
Location: Taunton, MA
SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 7:00AM – 3:00PM
***Union Represented Position***
ROLE & SCOPE:
The Laborer (Gas) is the entry level position within the Gas Construction and Maintenance group. Employees within the Gas Construction and Maintenance group are responsible for assuring that all gas construction and maintenance work that is completed is performed in accordance with Company, State, and Federal regulations. This includes maintenance and repairs activities, installation of new gas infrastructure, and emergency response.
The Laborer position is part of a Field Training Program based out of the Taunton, MA location. The 12-month long training program will provide employees with the necessary operator qualifications and skills required to become a gas maintenance employee. Upon completion of the program, employees will be assigned to any of the gas area work centers in Eastern, MA. Locations will be assigned by seniority and availability. Potential locations includes Wrentham, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, and New Bedford.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. High School Education or equivalent
2. One year of gas distribution or heavy equipment experience required.
3. Must pass EEI testing (CAST test) and successful completion of a technical and behavioral interview.
4. Massachusetts License to Operate Motor Vehicles and a driving record that reflects safe driving habits.
5. Must be able to obtain a CDL Driver’s License within six months; candidates who currently maintain a CDL Drivers’ License Class A preferred.
6. Ability and willingness to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods.
6. Must have a work history that demonstrates safe work habits.
7. Must pass and maintain all operator qualification requirements dictated by department.
8. Must meet OSHA requirements.
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:
2
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.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
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 4.4 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.
