About us

The world of energy is changing faster than ever. At National Grid, the work you do will touch lives and shape the way we use and consume energy for generations to come. Whether you're fresh out of school or an experienced professional, a career with us means a place at the leading edge. It means thrilling potential and the support for training and development to reach your goals. Because, as National Grid -looks to the future, our people will move forward, too.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for promotion and development. Your base pay will be increased as you progress through training within our company and you will have opportunities to apply to other positions outside of this career path (such as management, supervisory etc.). This position also offers pay benefits such as step progressions every 6 months as a union member benefit, regardless of training or promotions.

- Employee Resource Groups: ERGs at National Grid contribute to our shared future. They engage our employees and organization in creating and maintaining an inclusive workforce. Each group has a vision and mission to support recruitment, retention, talent development and market outreach. Our ERGs provide employees with career building, volunteering, networking, and peer mentoring opportunities, along with the chance to engage with senior leaders across the company.

- Volunteering: From Earth Day volunteering to United Way donations to regular blood drives and departments' ongoing community service days, caring National Grid employees are out there in the communities we serve. We're donating funds to meet community needs ranging from helping the environment to educating tomorrow's workforce ... and taking advantage of the company's charitable matching contribution program. Together, we make a real difference.

- Benefits: The benefits we offer are a strong part of what employees' value most about working at National Grid. Indicative of our Live Brighter culture are the range of benefits that support work/life balance, health and financial wellbeing, and cross-generational needs. Our benefits are competitive and innovative, providing choice, flexibility, and balance to employees in all stages of work and life.

You can learn more about our health, dental, and voluntary benefit plan offerings through the digital benefits guide at NGBenefitsLiveBrighter.com

Job Purpose

As a Helper in the Gas Operations and Construction Department for Long Island, you will experience the personal challenge of working for a world class organization and leader in the Utilities and Energy Industry.

These vacancies may occur at any of the following locations: Brentwood, Greenlawn, Patchogue, Riverhead

Key Accountabilities

• Perform traffic control, flagging functions.
• Perform manual-laboring work such as digging, backfilling, breaking and removing; pavement, (asphalt /concrete).
• Helper may work with heavy pneumatic tools; Provide physical assistance for setting up and operating underground tools; work with higher-classified personnel by performing laboring functions in connection with the higher classification. This includes strenuous work through out the day (including but not limited to) squatting, walking, lifting tools and materials greater than 80lbs.
• Perform similar or less-skilled work as assigned

Qualifications

• Three years similar or related work. Plumbing experience preferred.
• Should be mechanically inclined and capable of performing strenuous work.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• NOTE: Must successfully complete the following: - Pre-assessment testing, regulatory safety training, traffic control/flagger training, Gas Fundamentals training, Abnormal Operating Condition Operator qualification training, Soft-Tissue Injury Prevention training, and Helper-specific training programs.
• Candidates must possess a valid State Drivers License

More Information

Location: Suffolk County (Brentwood, Greenlawn, Patchogue, Riverhead)

Pay Rate: $24.19 an hour

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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.