Backhoe Operator, Gas Distribution

POSITION: Backhoe Operator (Equipment Operator) LOCATION: Springfield, MA DEPARTMENT: Maintenance STARTING RATE OF PAY: $35.74 p/hr. **Union Represented Position** Job Summary: Performs work consistent with training provided and/or skills attained or held. Operates various motor vehicles and associated equipment including pay loader/backhoe, Boom Truck, Trenching Machine, Crew Trucks and Mueller machines. Assist in and/or perform the duties in related job series classifications; work as crew member when not operating equipment and perform other similar duties as assigned. May be assigned other work in accordance with Labor Agreement. Qualifications: Pass DOT physical and maintain required certifications. Pass DOT drug screen if not currently in a covered position. Be regular in attendance and have a good safety record. Have the ability to keep required records satisfactorily. Demonstrate the ability to competently operate all types of heavy equipment and possess and retain an unrestricted MA Vehicle Operators License, CDL Class A, and State of MA Hoisting License 2A and 1C. Must maintain all applicable Operator Qualifications Be willing to accept shift and emergency assignments and work overtime. Residency requirement: must live within 30 minutes of the Springfield facility. Must have 2 years of construction experience, gas pipeline experience preferred. Schedules: Monday – Friday, or Tuesday – Saturday as scheduled with ½ hour lunch. This schedule is subject to change for vacations, extended illness and/or in accordance with the Labor Agreement. Wage Progression: Eligible for automatic increase and progression in job related series for the position of Backhoe Operator, in accordance with the Labor Agreement. 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 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. Who we are: 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 4.3 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.

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