9322NB Utility Mechanic Apprentice - East Orange

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Date: Aug 27, 2026

Location: East Orange, NJ, US, 07017

Company: PSEG

Requisition: 84135
 
PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.
 
Salary Range: $ 25.33 - $ 28.46
 
Work Location Category: Onsite
 
We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.
Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

 

We offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories:
• Onsite: Employees work onsite daily.
• Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required.

 

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

 

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

 

Union Local

UA 855

Summary

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION FOR THE EAST ORANGE, NJ LOCATION.

 

Construction/Laborer employees are members of the Gas Distribution department. The work includes constructing, operating, maintaining and repairing gas facilities. The use of jackhammer, tamping, and digging equipment is essential to this job. This is a Safety Sensitive Position - D.O.T. testing is required. Safe driving record required. Must obtain a Class A Driver's License within one year from date of hire.

Job Responsibilities

Under directive supervision, construct, operate, maintain and repair mains, services, and associated equipment; carry through assignments, at times, with the assistance of other employees of equal or lesser grade; perform duties such as:

  • Install and repair all types of mains, services, and associated equipment such as sleeves, fittings, and valves;
  • Under close supervision, install and operate all types of equipment necessary to control the flow of gas in mains such as stoppers, bags, stoppering off machines, valves, cocks, and similar equipment;
  • Under close supervision, operate drilling and tapping machines, pipe saws, and similar hand or power-operated equipment regularly used by a street crew in the installation and repair of mains, services and associated equipment;
  • Read suitable gauges during pressure tests, purging and gassing out mains and services as directed;
  • Repair manholes, valve boxes, and similar installations as part of a street crew;
  • Disconnect and reconnect meters and service regulators when required in connection with service piping repair or renewal;
  • Install materials used for corrosion protection;
  • Replace and repair pavements, sidewalks and lawns; operate necessary equipment in the course of the job;
  • Take temporary charge of the job in the absence of the Street Leader (Working) or Construction Supervisor;
  • Turn on meters, gas out and turn on all residential type gas appliances in residential and commercial establishments when turned off in connection with Street Department work;
  • Reconstruct meter sets in one and two family residences to conform to Company standards utilizing the existing meter and service regulator when required in connection with renewal or repair of service piping and relocation of the service. Install prefabricated meter sets on outside installations not including house piping.
  • Operate all types of motor vehicles.
  • Load, unload, transport (including use of trailer) and operate non-riding excavating and non-riding plowing-in type equipment.
  • Hook up and haul intermediate size riding equipment (5000 lb. gross weight maximum) already loaded on trailer to and from work locations.
  • May install meters and service regulators in residential and small industrial and commercial customer premises defined as those requiring up to and including a 425 size meter. New meter installations will be left locked off.
  • Operate trenching machines up to 5,000 lb. gross weight maximum.
  • Perform markout work except that associated with PSE&G contractor jobs.

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED. 
  • Minimum 3 months construction, manufacturing, mechanical or related work experience.
  • Physically able to perform heavy construction work.
  • Willing to work outside in all types of weather.
  • Successfully pass the Gas Battery pre placement test before hire.
  • Successfully complete required training after hire. Position is considered DOT safety sensitive and is subject to random drug testing.  
  • Physical requirements: Walking, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 100 lbs. 
  • Valid U. S. driver’s license and maintain a safe and satisfactory driving record. 
  • CDL Class A is required within one year of employment.  
  • Storm duty: As needed.

 

Desired

  • Outside construction work experience.
  • Mechanical aptitude.  

 

 

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

 

As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during emergency restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations. 
For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. 
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire.  Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI. 

 

PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals. 
PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position, please call 973-430-3845 or email accommodations@pseg.com.
If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com.  Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.
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