Avangrid

Position – Union: Machine Operator A

Department: Distribution Construction & Maintenance

Number of Positions: 1

Location: CT - Orange - 60 Marsh Hill Rd

Hourly Rate: $48.15 - $52.76

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, operates digging and backfilling equipment, such as backhoes, trenchers/backhoes, and payloaders. Loads and tows trailers for moving backhoes, trenching machines and payloaders.

Performs all work in the Street Technician B classification and in addition:

• Digs, levels, and backfills main and service trenches with power operated equipment.
• Digs and backfills excavations to repair leaks and perform other forms of maintenance with power operated equipment.
• Grades, levels, and spreads patch on trenches and other excavations.
• When called upon, will perform street work and drive Street Department vehicles.
• Loads and tows trailers for moving backhoes, trencher/backhoes and payloaders.
• Makes minor field repairs and adjustments on vehicles and equipment used by him, such as: lubricating and cleaning equipment and assists in repairs; checks fuel, tightens bolts, nuts, screws.

Skills and Requirements

Must have all the qualifications of Street Technician B and in addition:

• Demonstrate an ability to satisfactorily perform the duties of Street Technician "B" in a neat, competent, and workmanlike manner.
• Prove competent in the operation of Street Department vehicles and possess the appropriate Connecticut driver's license.
• Satisfactorily completes the training program for this job.
• Successfully complete Motor Vehicle Department tests for operating CDL Class A vehicles.

NOTE: The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identification and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. The duties set forth are not for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work to any particular classification; they do not contain duties of a similar or less skilled nature normally performed under a job title.

Competencies

• Develop Self & Others
• Empower to grow
• Collaborate and Share
• Be a role model
• Focus to achieve results
• Be agile
• Technical Skills

Company:

THE SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT GAS COMPANY

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

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Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Job Posting End Date:

May-22-2025