Distribution Fitter B

Job Info

POSITION: Distribution Fitter B

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
LOCATION: CNG - CT - East Hartford - Meadow St

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $26.86 - $47.42

WHAT WE OFFER-Union

·Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
Generous performance‑based bonuses
12% 401(k) match
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development and clear career advancement pathways

For more information please visit: Benefits - Avangrid

Responsibilities

*1. Installs and grades plastic & steel mains and services lines in accordance with CNG’s installation standards.
*2. Prepares for, and installs, various types of mechanical fittings used to install & repair all types of main & service piping.
*3. Operates pneumatic paving breakers, jackhammers, tampers, compressors, high pressure & low pressure tapping equipment and other tools in a safe and productive manner.
4. Drive truck when required.
5. Helps keep truck, equipment & hand tools clean and orderly.
*6. Performs all types of manual labor and other miscellaneous work, as required.
*7. Acts as Inspector or Leak Detection Surveyor, as required.
8. Learns and assists in duties of higher classification, as to qualify for promotions.
*9. Performs the above in accordance with safety practices of the Company.

NOTE:

* IDENTIFIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
**Any applicant transferring into the department or filling this position from the outside will be required to provide after hours and weekend emergency coverage on a rotating basis (on-call coverage). This is a DOT safety-sensitive position. Any applicant transferring into this department from a non-safety-sensitive position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen. This position requires a current CDL medical exam certification and will require passing a respirator medical qualification test.

Skills and Requirements

1. Must be a graduate of high school, trade school or equivalent.
2. Must be able to read, write and speak English effectively.
3. Must have a CDL-B license, or better and a good driving record.
4. Must demonstrate a mechanical aptitude, a sufficient amount of strength and ability to perform all duties of the classification.
5. Must be able to comprehend, carry out oral and written instructions.

Competencies

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

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.

Company:

CONNECTICUT NATURAL GAS CORPORATION

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.

At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com.

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.

Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.

Job Posting End Date:

October-30-2026