Gas Distribution Technician
12/23/2025Locations Somerville, Massachusetts
Job Description
Gas Distribution Technician
12/23/2025Locations: Somerville, Massachusetts
Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.).
Gas Distribution Technician
Starting Rate of Pay: $35.23 p/hr.
Location: Somerville, MA
Schedule: Shifts May Be Required
***Union Represented Position***
ROLE & SCOPE:
The Gas Distribution Technician is responsible for performing assigned duties including valve box inspections and repairs, non-live gas corrosion repairs, atmospheric corrosion inspections and leak survey inspections using leak detection equipment on inside meter sets, in accordance with Company Safety Standards, and in compliance with Company, State, and Federal Codes and Regulations for duties described in Section II and in compliance with Eversource Gas Operating and Maintenance procedures.
The Gas Distribution Technician is responsible for successfully completing all training, OJT Tasks and examinations as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. High School Education or equivalent
2. Must have 2 years of construction experience, gas pipeline experience preferred.
3. Experience working with heavy equipment.
4. This position will require the satisfactory completion of a physical pre-screening, completion of company training programs, evaluations and written test.
5. Qualified applicants must pass a pre-employment/pre-placement drug test in accordance with D.O.T regulations.
6. Must possess a valid driver’s license, CDL license preferred.
7. Ability and willingness to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods.
8. Must have a work history that demonstrates safe work habits.
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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:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1Emergency 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 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.
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Overview
We promote natural gas as a safe, reliable, and efficient energy option while building and maintaining pipeline delivery systems and storage facilities to ensure affordable access for residential, municipal, commercial, and industrial customers. Committed to a streamlined and positive customer experience, we also work to develop and advance clean energy technology solutions.
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- We are dedicated to our employees and customers
- Safety is a core value at Eversource
- We live out our mission of delivering reliable energy
- We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees, customers and stakeholders are respected and valued
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Job Description
Gas Distribution Technician
12/23/2025Locations: Somerville, Massachusetts
Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.).
Gas Distribution Technician
Starting Rate of Pay: $35.23 p/hr.
Location: Somerville, MA
Schedule: Shifts May Be Required
***Union Represented Position***
ROLE & SCOPE:
The Gas Distribution Technician is responsible for performing assigned duties including valve box inspections and repairs, non-live gas corrosion repairs, atmospheric corrosion inspections and leak survey inspections using leak detection equipment on inside meter sets, in accordance with Company Safety Standards, and in compliance with Company, State, and Federal Codes and Regulations for duties described in Section II and in compliance with Eversource Gas Operating and Maintenance procedures.
The Gas Distribution Technician is responsible for successfully completing all training, OJT Tasks and examinations as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. High School Education or equivalent
2. Must have 2 years of construction experience, gas pipeline experience preferred.
3. Experience working with heavy equipment.
4. This position will require the satisfactory completion of a physical pre-screening, completion of company training programs, evaluations and written test.
5. Qualified applicants must pass a pre-employment/pre-placement drug test in accordance with D.O.T regulations.
6. Must possess a valid driver’s license, CDL license preferred.
7. Ability and willingness to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods.
8. Must have a work history that demonstrates safe work habits.
#gasajd
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:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1Emergency 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 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
Benefits
Eversource employees are committed to providing reliable energy and superior customer service—and that's why we are committed to providing our employees with a highly competitive total rewards package. In addition to wages and salaries, the benefit programs Eversource offers its employees and family members are a significant part of the total rewards.
