Line Mechanic (Waterford, CT)

Eversource Energy • Waterford, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Line Mechanic performs work involved in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the electric system. A fully qualified Line Mechanic installs, repairs, and maintains overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment, working aloft on utility poles or on ground- and pad-mounted structures. The role requires skillful pole climbing with lineman’s climbers, rubber gloving on high-voltage distribution systems up to 23 kV, and the ability to direct others 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. Overtime and emergency work may be required. Employees receive an Emergency Restoration assignment and may be called to assist during emergencies outside their normal responsibilities, work hours, and location. The position is based in Waterford, Connecticut. The salary starts at $56.32 and progresses in accordance with the union contract. The role requires at least one year of experience. Candidates must pass a written assessment and an overhead physical agility assessment and submit a resume with their application.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience for a fully qualified Line Mechanic position.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to skillfully climb poles using lineman’s climbers.
• Qualified to hold and possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the Line Mechanic position.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with coworkers and direct their work.
• Availability for overtime and emergency work as required.
• Live within one hour of the reporting location and be able to reach the reporting base within approximately one-half hour during trouble-call assignments.
• Successfully pass the written assessment and overhead physical agility assessment.
• Submit a resume with the application.
• Applicants requiring immigration-related visa sponsorship to begin employment will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Construct, operate, and maintain the electric system.
• Install, repair, and maintain overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
• Work aloft on utility poles and on ground- and pad-mounted structures.
• Rubber glove high-voltage distribution systems up to 23 kV.
• Direct the work of others when assigned.
• Respond to trouble calls and emergency restoration assignments, including work outside normal responsibilities, hours, and location.
• Perform overtime and emergency work as required.

What This Job Offers

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