Utility III

Job Info

POSITION - Union: Utility III

NUMBER OF OPEN POSITIONS: 1

LOCATION: BGC - MA - Adams

STARTING HOURLY RATE: $32.74

Job Summary

Under the supervision of qualified personnel. perform or assist with utility compliance work on underground gas facilities, may operate excavating equipment and specific company equipment to facilitate the installation and repair of gas mains and services including gas facility mark outs, conducting gas leak investigation and other emergency response during business and outside of normal business hours as an “on-call” first responder. Provides support for other departments as needed.

Major Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide manual labor, lifting shoveling and jack hammering to support excavation work
• Operates dump trucks, back hoes and attachments and other motorized equipment
• Supports distribution work crews as a team member
• Provides dig safe mark out of gas facilities
• Performs gas leak investigation and survey compliance work

Skills and Requirements

Education & Experience/Training Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED
• Valid Driver's License / Class B
• Clean driving record
• Must be able to secure DOT Certification
• Must have valid hoisting license
• Residency within the Pittsfield distribution area

Competencies

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

Company:

THE BERKSHIRE GAS COMPANY

Mobility Information

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Job Posting End Date:

July-2-2026