Line Mechanic - Central Projects

Eversource Energy • New Britain, CT

1d • $55

About The Position

THIS IS A FULLY QUALIFIED LINE MECHANIC POSITION IN CENTRAL PROJECTS: POSITION DESCRIPTION: The individual will perform work involved in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the electric system. A Fully Qualified Line Mechanic position requires at least one year of experience. A line mechanic is responsible for the installation, repair and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment. This includes working aloft on electric utility poles or on ground and pad mounted structures. Must have the ability to climb poles skillfully with Lineman’s climbers; and the ability to direct the work of others when assigned are required. The selected candidate must be qualified to hold and possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Rubber gloving of high voltage distribution systems up to 23KV is a requirement. The individual will be required, during periods of trouble call assignment, to be available at the reporting base within approximately one-half hour. This position has a 4-10s work schedule, Monday - Thursday. Even though the posted job location for this requisition is New Britain (per the Teal Book Contract) this position will most likely be primarily reporting to our job show-up locations will be either South Windsor, CT (Strong Road) or Cheshire, CT. The salary range for this position starts at $54.68 and progresses in accordance with the union contract. Check out the career site for an overview of benefits. THIS IS A FULLY QUALIFIED LINE MECHANIC POSITION POSITION DESCRIPTION: The individual will perform work involved in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the electric system. A Fully Qualified Line Mechanic position requires at least one year of experience. A line mechanic is responsible for the installation, repair and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment. This includes working aloft on electric utility poles or on ground and pad mounted structures. Must have the ability to climb poles skillfully with Lineman’s climbers; and the ability to direct the work of others when assigned are required. The selected candidate must be qualified to hold and possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Rubber gloving of high voltage distribution systems up to 23KV is a requirement. The individual will be required, during periods of trouble call assignment, to be available at the reporting base within approximately one-half hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be physically able to perform the “essential duties” of the Line Mechanic position, as described above
• Must be able to effectively interact, communicate, and direct the work of other co-workers
• Must be available to perform overtime and emergency work as required and live within one hour of the reporting location
• Candidates must successfully pass the written assessment and the overhead physical agility assessment
• Qualified candidates must submit a resume with their application

Nice To Haves

• It is preferred that individuals hold a valid Commercial driver’s license (CDL) and satisfactory clean driving record

Responsibilities

• perform work involved in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the electric system
• installation, repair and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment
• working aloft on electric utility poles or on ground and pad mounted structures
• climb poles skillfully with Lineman’s climbers
• direct the work of others when assigned
• Rubber gloving of high voltage distribution systems up to 23KV

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees