Associate Construction Technician

Plans and performs a variety of office-based assignments associated with the installation and replacement of Yankee Gas facilities. Acts as support working with the Construction Technician assigned to the request to design, communicate, and follow up on installations or replacements of gas facilities. Duties as a secondary for technical field activities in conjunction with a Construction Technician.

Starting Rate of Pay: $34.77 per hour

Principal Duties:

Education & Experience:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must have the ability to plan and perform a variety of technical assignments associated with the installation and replacement of Yankee Gas facilities. Must have a working knowledge of engineering construction and maintenance policies, procedures and practices as related the natural gas industry. Must have a thorough knowledge of applicable State and Federal government codes and regulations affecting a gas distribution company. Must have a working knowledge of accounting and business practices. Must possess a working knowledge of and ability to operate a computer and utilize computer applications. Must possess knowledge

of environmental requirements as they affect operational activities. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and administrative abilities. Must possess independent decision-making capabilities. Must have the ability to successfully complete the TMP (Time Merit Progression) training.

Working Conditions:

Primarily office based; preplanned field responsibilities will have exposure to high noise levels, traffic, construction site hazard, and hazard on customers' properties.

Bargaining unit employee with contractual rights to the position will be given first consideration.

This is a union represented position so anyone going into this position would be required to become a member of the union.

NOTE: The closing date is at 12:01 a.m. on date shown; interested candidates must apply by previous day.

This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position. As an employee in this position the individual shall be subject to random drug testing.

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Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings

1

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

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.