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Mechanic Helper

Yankee Gas Services Company DBA Eversource Energy
Waterford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/2/2026

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.


Starting Rate of Pay: $32.88 per hour

Job Duties:

  • Perform odorant (sniff) tests as required.

  • Perform regulator maintenance at various district regulator stations as needed.

  • Perform pressure adjustments throughout the distribution system as needed.

  • Inspection and maintenance on emergency shut-down valves as required.

  • Perform odorizer inspection and maintenance at various gate stations as needed.

  • Perform valve repairs at regulation and gate stations as needed.

  • Install, operate, and maintain boilers, panel, and pilot heaters.

  • Purge and pickle gas mains.

  • Assist with pressure-in-place projects or up rates on gas distribution systems.

  • Perform end-point installation.

  • Perform bending, mechanical fittings, and pipe-threading as related to piping and tubing projects.

  • Perform rigging, lifting, and crane operations as needed.

  • Possess basic knowledge of and ability to perform basic control wiring.

  • Perform pressure tests.

  • Ability to work On-Call and to respond to after-hours emergencies.

  • Perform all other miscellaneous tasks/projects within classification as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

H.S. Diploma or the equivalent (GED).

EXTERNAL candidates ONLY must successfully complete company approved EEI testing (CAST aptitude test). An EEI Test (CAST Test) practice test is available by visiting: https://jobs.eversrouce.com/eeo.

Minimum of 3.5 years of gas-related field experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Individual must demonstrate strong interest, aptitude, and knowledge in the following areas (as appropriate to the equipment and facilities for the region): Regulator inspection and gate station operations and maintenance. Ability to obtain and maintain a commercial driver's license.

Working Conditions:

Exposure to environmental elements e.g., extreme heat, cold, etc. May be exposed to confined spaces, solvents, cutting oils, epoxies, flammable gases, and nuisance dusts, floor to knuckle lifting will be a major job role.

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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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

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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Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $33

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