Mechanic B L1-2, STO - Transmission Ops, Underground Transmission; WELDING

Mechanic B L1-2, STO - Transmission Ops, Underground Transmission (WELDING) Job Info

• Job Identification 1000258
• Job Category Field
• Posting Date 11/02/2026, 03:22 PM
• Locations Astoria Main Offices
• Apply Before 11/10/2026, 04:59 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Sub Function Mechanical/Technician
• Job Family Technical
• Minimum Salary $32.68
• Maximum Salary $56.84

About Us

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

* Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.

Job Description

The Transmission Operations department is seeking to hire a Mechanic B (WELDER) to support the department by using knowledge of welding, reading blueprints, and electrical schematics to perform routine welding procedures.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Mechanic B's are responsible for using blueprints, sketches, and electrical schematics to perform welding procedures.
• Mechanic B's are responsible for welding pressure piping and utilizing oxygen/acetylene cutting on steel plates/piping.
• Mechanic B's will perform welding procedures on electrical systems in enclosed spaces.
• Mechanic B's will utilize hand/power tools to perform maintenance as needed.
• Mechanic B's troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED and at least 4 years of relevant work experience as a welder with experience reading/understanding welding procedures, reading blueprints, sketches, and electrical schematics
• Experience reading blueprints, sketches, and or electrical schematics.
• Experience working with hand and power tools.
• Qualification in ASME B31.1 and API 1104 codes using shielded metal arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding.
• Demonstrate skill in welding of pressure piping and oxygen/acetylene cutting of steel plates and piping.
• Experience with gas metal arc welding.
• Knowledge of sheeting and shoring, is preferred.
• Experience working in safety-focused work environments, is preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions
• Perform heavy manual labor, i.e. push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to carry tools and materials when climbing ladders and scaffolds, and entering confined spaces
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat,…