Gas Distribution Laborer; Entry Job Taunton area,Massachusetts USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Gas Distribution Laborer (Entry)

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: $42.04 per hour.

Location:

Taunton, MA

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Union Represented Position

Role & Scope

The Laborer (Gas) is the entry‑level position within the Gas Construction and Maintenance group. Employees are responsible for ensuring that all gas construction and maintenance work 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 twelve‑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 include Wrentham, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, and New Bedford.

Qualifications

High School Education or equivalent.

One year of gas distribution or heavy equipment experience.

Must pass EEI testing (CAST test) and successful completion of a technical and behavioral interview.

Massachusetts license to operate motor vehicles and a driving record that reflects safe driving habits.

Must be able to obtain a CDL Driver’s License within six months; candidates who currently maintain a CDL Driver’s License Class A are preferred.

Ability and willingness to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and for extended periods.

Must have a work history that demonstrates safe work habits.

Must pass and maintain all operator qualification requirements dictated by department.

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

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 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.

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