Lineworker

Eversource Energy•Lancaster, NH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.). POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: The Lineworker constructs, installs, repairs, maintains, and removes distribution and transmission circuits, substations, and associated facilities. Other duties of the position include rigging poles on both energized and de-energized circuits, installing transformers, voltage regulators, capacitors and reclosure's, replacing fuses, working on underground equipment, and making repairs on energized equipment. In addition, the Lineworker II may be required to perform tasks generally associated with lower rated classifications. This position requires mechanical aptitude, manual and finger dexterity, the ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions and climb and work on poles and structures. The ultimate wage rate for this position is $55.08 per hour (effective 6.1.26 $56.73 per hour). Starting Rate of Pay: The actual starting wage rate will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience.

Requirements

High School diploma or the equivalent (GED).
A minimum of 18 months of overhead electric line experience working on energized and de-energized lines.
Thorough knowledge of and the ability to apply electrical theory.
Complete working understanding of Company line work practices and policies.
Ability to become a certified rubber glover of 34.5 kV.
Availability for and response to outages, trouble calls, and system emergencies during normal and overtime hours.
Reside within a geographical area defined as being within 30 minutes travel time to the assigned Area Work Center within six months of employment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's license (Class A with Special Trailer Endorsement) and a safe driving record.
Mechanical aptitude.
Thorough knowledge of the electric transmission and distribution system.
Analytical, alert, resourceful.
Work history that demonstrates safe work habits.
Ability to perform moderately heavy physical work outdoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods.
Successfully pass the CAST aptitude test and/or a physical prescreen.
Employee weight limit for this position is 300 pounds.
Meet the requirements associated with standby coverage and provide such coverage.
Must be available to work overtime for storm restoration and to maintain adequate and uninterrupted electric service at all times.
Must become a member of the union.

Nice To Haves

Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Responsibilities

Constructs, installs, repairs, maintains, and removes distribution and transmission circuits, substations, and associated facilities.
Rigging poles on both energized and de-energized circuits.
Installing transformers, voltage regulators, capacitors and reclosure's.
Replacing fuses.
Working on underground equipment.
Making repairs on energized equipment.
Performing tasks generally associated with lower rated classifications.
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs.
Assisting during an emergency outside of normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
Storm restoration and emergency assignments.
Providing standby coverage on a rotating schedule basis.