Line Mechanic - Tolland, CT

Eversource Energy • Tolland, CT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Eversource is hiring a fully qualified Line Mechanic in Tolland, Connecticut, to perform work involved in constructing, operating, and maintaining the electric system. The role includes installing, repairing, and maintaining overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment, working aloft on utility poles and on ground- or pad-mounted structures, and rubber-gloving high-voltage distribution systems up to 23 kV. The position requires skillful pole climbing with lineman’s climbers and may involve directing other workers when assigned. Candidates must be qualified to hold and possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). During trouble-call assignments, the employee must be available at the reporting base within approximately one-half hour and live within one hour of the reporting location. The starting salary is $56.32 and progresses in accordance with the union contract. The role is regular and includes an Emergency Restoration assignment, which may require responding to emergencies outside normal duties, hours, and location. Candidates must successfully pass a written assessment and an overhead physical agility assessment. Eversource does not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience for a fully qualified Line Mechanic position.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to climb poles skillfully using lineman’s climbers.
• Qualified to hold and possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Physically able to perform the essential duties of the Line Mechanic position.
• Ability to effectively interact, communicate, and direct the work of coworkers.
• Available to perform overtime and emergency work as required.
• Live within one hour of the reporting location.
• Successfully pass the written assessment and overhead physical agility assessment.
• Submit a resume with the application.
• Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a satisfactory clean driving record are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Construct, operate, and maintain the electric system.
• Install, repair, and maintain overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
• Work aloft on electric utility poles and on ground- and pad-mounted structures.
• Rubber-glove high-voltage distribution systems up to 23 kV.
• Direct the work of other workers when assigned.
• Be available at the reporting base within approximately one-half hour during trouble-call assignments.
• Perform overtime and emergency work as required.
• Respond to emergency situations under an assigned Emergency Restoration role, potentially outside normal responsibilities, work hours, and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED