Division Mechanic Assistant
Pseg
Assist underground utility crews with construction, maintenance, and material handling.
1 days ago ago
$23,540 - $37,407
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Secaucus, NJ
Field
Company Size
26,094 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Services
Utility Services
Electric Power
Renewable Energy
Sustainability
Environmental Services
Infrastructure Development
Smart Grid Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Electric Service
Gas Service
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
Outdoor Lighting
Security Cameras
Role
What you would be doing
field repair
equipment operation
air testing
manhole install
concrete work
material handling
- Operate and make minor field repairs and adjustment on furnaces and blowtorches, and heat compounds and solder to proper temperatures.
- The identification and use of all materials, tools and equipment commonly used on underground work.
- Anticipate the needs of underground technicians and division mechanics working in manholes or on poles, assist from the ground, and supply tools, equipment and material required.
- Air test all types of underground equipment, at the direction of an underground technician or Division Mechanic.
- Mix and place concrete. Repair sidewalks.
- The operation and minor field repair and adjustment of furnaces, blowtorches, and the proper method of heating and melting compounds and metals used in the work of splicing cables.
- Install manhole hardware, fireproof cables, and clean and paint underground equipment.
- Clean conduits, manholes, hand holes, and excavations. Clean vaults and transformer mats in locations where the work can be done safely.
- Keep in good order all tools, material and equipment required by underground personnel.
- Learn to apply approved methods of artificial respiration.
- Operate car or light truck; keep vehicle neat and orderly.
- Operate pumps, fans, air driven tools, and other similar equipment.
- Dig and backfill excavations by hand.
- Set up warning signs, guards or barricades around openings or work areas.
- Assist in installing, rearranging or removing conduit, manholes, steel pole plant, equipment enclosures, street light poles and posts, fixtures, transformers, pads, cables and equipment, including aerial and submarine cables.
- Load, unload and move equipment and material.
What you bring
english
high school
mechanical aptitude
driver's license
print reading
- Successfully completed the underground portion of the pre-employment test except an employee hired prior to May 1, 1980 does not have to complete the pre-employment tests.
- Able to read, write, speak and understand English; must be able to perform fundamental operations in arithmetic and to take measurement. (Ordinarily eight grades of grammar school education will provide the necessary requirements.)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Able to follow simple instructions and perform routine operations.
- Have mechanical aptitude
- Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
- The reading of construction prints and the making of simple field sketches.
- Hybrid fixed – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week
- Onsite – roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily.
- Hybrid flexible – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- pseg is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
- pre‑employment underground portion test required.
- drug and alcohol testing program includes pre‑employment, for cause, post‑incident, and random testing.
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Company
Overview
Fortune 500
Global Ranking
Ranked among the top 500 publicly traded companies globally.
$11B Revenue
Annual Revenue
Generated approximately $11 billion in annual revenue.
$50B Assets
Total Assets
Held over $50 billion in total assets.
5.4M Customers
Electric & Gas Customers
Serves approximately 5.4 million electric and gas customers across New Jersey and Long Island.
- Founded in 1903 from the merger of hundreds of gas, electric and transit firms, the company has grown into a major energy holding headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.
- As a public energy company, it operates regulated utilities in New Jersey via PSE&G and manages electric distribution on Long Island under PSEG Long Island.
- Through PSEG Power—its subsidiary—it owns and operates nuclear and fossil generation assets across the Mid‑Atlantic and Northeast.
- Typical projects include infrastructure modernization of transmission and distribution systems, deployment of smart meters, and large‑scale grid investments under multi‑billion‑dollar capital plans.
- The company seeks federal license extensions for its New Jersey nuclear reactors to operate into the 2050s and beyond.
- Safety is our top priority.
- Integrity drives our actions and decisions.
- Accountability for results and performance.
- Collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
- Continuous improvement and innovation.
- Customer-focused and responsive to their needs.
- Respect for people, the environment, and the communities we serve.
By 2030
Net Zero Commitment
Target to achieve net zero emissions through a combination of emission reductions and offsets.
By 2030
Emissions Reduction Target
Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% compared to baseline levels.
- Reducing carbon emissions through cleaner energy solutions.
- Investing in renewable energy projects like solar and offshore wind.
- Implementing energy efficiency programs to reduce consumption.
- Supporting electric vehicle infrastructure and clean transportation.
25%
Women in Leadership
Representation of women in senior leadership roles.
- Committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce.
- Set strategic goals for increasing underrepresented groups in leadership and technical roles.
- Created programs and partnerships for workforce diversity, including internships and mentorship opportunities.
- Received multiple recognitions for diversity and inclusion initiatives.
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