Technician Jobs in Rutherford, NJ

A Technician in the utilities industry is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of utility systems such as electricity, water, gas, and telecommunications. They perform regular inspections and testing of systems to ensure they are operating efficiently and safely, troubleshoot problems, and handle the repair or replacement of equipment. Technicians may also be responsible for reading utility meters and reporting usage information. Their work is often physically demanding, and they may have to work in challenging weather conditions and at great heights or depths.

Important skills for a Utilities Technician include problem-solving, attention to detail, mechanical skills, and physical stamina. They should also have strong knowledge of relevant safety protocols and regulations. Many employers require Technicians to hold relevant certifications, such as an Electric Power Technology certificate for those working with electrical systems. Prior to becoming a Utilities Technician, individuals may hold roles such as a Maintenance Worker, Meter Reader, or Utility Worker, all of which provide relevant experience in the industry.

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Utility Worker

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Utility Worker** **Job Reference Number:** 31920 **Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Education **Brand:** Cater-To-You **State:** New York (US-NY) **The Role at a glance:** We...

Plumbing Technician

  • Brooklyn, NY (10 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (10 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

Plumbing and Heating Company seeking experienced Mechanic/ Junior Mechanic. Responsibilities: - Perform installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems in residential and commercial...

HVAC Technician/Mitsubishi Equipment, Carrier

  • Flushing, NY (15 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Flushing, NY (15 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

*Establish relationships with other technicians to learn from them to be able to troubleshoot customer tickets *Ability to follow instructions....

Mobile HVAC / Maintenance Technician

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Mobile HVAC / Maintenance Technician Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc....

Field Service Technician (Remote; PA, NY, WV, VA, NJ)

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Posted by ApplicantPro a job alert for this search Field Service Technician New York City, NY, USA...

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Natrual Gas Service Technician

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Req ID: 465115 Employee Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance * Paid Time Off * 401(k) - 100% Match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30 days...

Boiler Technician

  • White Plains, NY (22 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (22 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary Maintains boilers, valves, pumps, feed water and return lines and all other related equipment necessary for the proper and safe operation of the steam plant. Controls generation...

Utility Worker

  • Jersey City, NJ (6 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (6 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Overview** Shimmick is seeking a **Utility Worker** based out of **Jersey City, NJ.** At Shimmick, we are problem solvers. Creative thinkers. Innovators. We approach each project with fresh ideas...

Union HVAC Technician 1

  • S Plainfield, NJ (23 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • S Plainfield, NJ (23 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Work with an incredible team of people Sunbelt Rentals--the fastest growing rental business in North America--is seeking an HVAC Technician 1....

Natrual Gas Service Technician

  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Req ID: 465115 Employee Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance * Paid Time Off * 401(k) 100% Match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30 days *...

HVAC Technician & Installers

  • Paramus, NJ (8 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (8 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities: - We are seeking a full-time HVAC Technician to perform preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot and service of commercial and industrial HVAC systems. -...

HVAC Technician

  • Newark, NJ (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

With over two decades of experience in the maintenance and construction industries, we are seeking to add an HVAC Technician to our dynamic team....

HVAC Technician

  • Jamaica, NY (18 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Jamaica, NY (18 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

un HVAC TECHNICIAN (Queens/Brooklyn) AA & JJ HVAC compensation: paid according to Job/project and work involved....

Utility Worker

  • Suffern, NY (21 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Suffern, NY (21 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

The Utility Worker performs a variety of duties connected with the kitchen operations in order to ensure efficient operations of food services. Responsibilities: Assembles pot machine Records...

Demographic Data for Rutherford, NJ

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Salary for Technician Jobs in Rutherford, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Technicians in Rutherford, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
26.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.3%
Bachelor's Degree
21.1%
Associate's Degree
19.3%
Master's Degree
6.1%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Technicians in Rutherford, NJ
None
39.2%
Less than 1 year
26.8%
1-2 years
18.8%
2-4 years
15.2%


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