About us Job Purpose

Location: Sutton, Ma

Pay Rate: $46.29

This is a Temporary Material Handler position responsible to perform work for the substation construction group at the construction depot related to material receiving and deliveries.

Key Accountabilities

Perform Civil Construction duties related to the maintenance and construction of electrical substations.

· Duties include carpentry work, masonry work, digging, installing and pouring concrete footings, digging and installing conduit and other civil maintenance and construction types of work assigned.

· Operate all types of excavation equipment and drive vehicles requiring a CDL license.

· All other duties properly assignable to an employee of this classification.

Qualifications

Must be able to read and write English legibly.

· Experienced at operating most types of excavation equipment, i.d. backhoes, excavators, skidsteers, etc.

· Be physically able bodied and a safe and careful worker.

· Have previous civil construction experience or 4 years of trade school training such as carpentry or masonry.

· Work under adverse weather conditions during emergencies.

· Be available for scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

· Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

· May be required to handle substances considered hazardous under the U.S. Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Law or Massachusetts Right to Know Law.

Must be able to progress to 1st class utility worker.

· Must accept assignments anywhere within service territory.

· Become familiar with company standards and work methods.

· Obtain and retain any license or certificate required for this classification. (CDL, 40HR Hazwopper, and State Hoisting License 2A/1B)

More Information

Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company’s testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.

Many of the terms and conditions of employment for this position are defined by a collective bargaining agreement that the Company has with a local union.  Newly hired employees are bound by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as well as other agreements between the Company and the local union.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.