Line Mechanic - Fully Qualified

Eversource Energy • Cheshire, CT

2d • $53

About The Position

THIS IS A FULLY QUALIFIED LINE MECHANIC POSITION The starting salary for this position is $53.09 per hour and progresses in accordance with the union contract. Check out the career site for an overview of benefits. Effective 6/1/25 the starting salary will be $54.68 per hour. 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

• A Fully Qualified Line Mechanic position requires at least one year of experience.
• Must have the ability to climb poles skillfully with Lineman’s climbers
• Must have 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)
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 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.
• This is a union represented position so anyone going into this position would be required to become a member of the union.
• 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 clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Rubber gloving of high voltage distribution systems up to 23KV
• during periods of trouble call assignment, to be available at the reporting base within approximately one-half hour

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