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Job Purpose

Location: Sutton, Ma

Pay Rate: $46.29

This is a Temporary Material Handler position responsible to perform work for the substation construction group at the construction depot related to material receiving and deliveries.

Key Accountabilities

Perform all duties associated with material handling, loading, unloading, and transport / delivery of materials by trucks and material handling equipment.
Perform SAP confirmations and create shopping carts related to these duties.
Operate computers and equipment associated with inventory management.
Manage inventories related to the construction operations group including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and tools.
Assist with annual testing and calibration of various tools and equipment.
Perform these duties in a safe and productive manner.
Maintain emergency storm bags inclusive of materials and equipment.

Qualifications

Must be able to read and write English legibly.
Possess good verbal and written communication skills, as well as good organizational skills.
Be physically able bodied and a safe and careful worker.
Have basic computer knowledge for example MS Office Suite and Office 365.
Have basic knowledge of the construction industry or construction warehouse and/or obtained (recognized education program) four-year vocational school diploma.
Ability to progress to 1st class Depot - Utility Worker as set forth by the department's progression guidelines.

Qualifications Cont.

Currently possess and maintain an unrestricted valid Class B CDL license. Participate in and continually pass the DOT drug and alcohol testing program.
Obtain and retain any other license or certificate required for this classification.
Work under adverse weather conditions during emergencies.
Become familiar and comply with all Company safety standards and environmental regulations, including safe work practices, as described in the Employee Safety Manual.
Be available for scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
May be required to handle substances considered hazardous under the U.S. Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Law or Massachusetts Right to Know Law.
Accept assignments anywhere within service territory.
Successfully Pass HireVue Field Assessment.

More Information

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 an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.