Troubleshooter

PSEG•Clifton, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day. Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued. We know life isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is work. That’s why we offer flexible work options depending on the role. As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being. More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team. PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. Union Local IBEWE 94 Summary Perform the work required in the operation, maintenance and repair of the transmission and distribution plant on wood poles and equipment on mats or in vaults, and the work arising in connection with customer trouble and service calls. Metropolitan Electric Division which has a main Headquarters in Clifton and a Sub Headquarters in Irvington. Assigned work location could be Clifton or Irvington depending on workload and business need. Successful applicants will enter a mandatory six-month training program which will consist of formal training and “hands on” training with experienced Troubleshooters. Sign on bonus available for qualified applicants who successfully complete the pre-employment process and meet the time requirement for bonus eligibility. Hire must stay in Fully Qualified Lineperson or Troubleshooter classification for 24 Months to retain Hiring Bonus. Hiring Bonus paid out after 12 months of employment.

Requirements

Must meet the Company's "General Requirements"; must have all the qualifications of Lineman/Linewoman-Grade 1, and, in addition must:
High School Diploma or GED Required.
Have had at least one and one-half years' experience as Lineman/Linewoman-Grade 1, or the equivalent.
Be resourceful in handling situations of any kind usually encountered in the job.
Be trustworthy.
Be neat, clean and orderly in work and person and able to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
Must possess a U.S. driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).
As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during emergency restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing.
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana.
Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles.
Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

Responsibilities

In the Overhead System, clear hazards, protect the public and maintain or restore service by locating faults, making temporary or minor repairs, refusing transformers, sectionalizing circuits, and transferring load.
In the Underground System, refuse transformers and sectionalize circuits.
Make permanent repairs to secondary conductors and services whenever practical, except under storm conditions.
Report conditions in the field promptly and accurately.
Disconnect and reconnect service.
Operate reclosers on distribution circuits.
Perform operations as directed on lines, at Company unattended substations, or at customers' substations.
Make emergency patrols of 13 or 26-kv transmission and distribution circuits, reporting conditions found.
Make voltage and load tests on energized circuits or equipment.
Perform clerical work related to this job.
Keep in good order all tools, materials and equipment required in this work.
Operate car or light truck, keep interior of vehicle neat and orderly.
Perform other similar or less skilled work of the occupational group, including the duties of Lineman/Linewoman-Grade 1.
Perform any of the duties of Street Lamp Inspector, where required.