Underground Lineworker

Underground Lineworker

06/03/2024

Locations:
Dorchester, Massachusetts

LOCATION:
Dorchester,

MA

STARTING RATE OF PAY:
$37.10 p/hr

CURRENTLY POSTED HOURS:
Various Shifts

SCHEDULE:
Various Shifts

Union-Represented Position (UWUA Local 369)

Responsible for the inspecting, installing, constructing, maintaining, and repairing of underground plant and equipment. Performs functions associated with cable & conduit installation.

Operates trucks and equipment of any size in conjunction with inspecting, installing, connecting, disconnecting and repair of cable, conductors, and other plant and equipment.

Can assist or be assisted by personnel of a higher, equal, or lower rating for all tasks within the line of progression.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have the ability to learn: The fundamentals of electricity; the layout, functions and construction of the Company's underground electrical system; the theory and practices of splicing, the standards and specifications for installation, maintenance, removal and repair of the underground electric system; the practices, principles of operations and the proper applications of equipment as prescribed by the Company for safety and first aid.
• High School education or equivalent required.
• Two years of electrical/mechanical/technical experience is preferred. Must demonstrate an interest in and aptitude for splicing, cable, and conduit work and ability in underground electric systems.
• Must have Massachusetts License to Operate Motor Vehicles, CDL License strongly preferred
• Must have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL license before progressing to the next level
• Ability and willingness to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods. May be required to work various rotating shifts (any five days).
• Must pass Company approved EEI testing (CAST) and successfully complete Underground prescreen.
• Preference for candidates residing within 30 minutes of work location

For more information regarding required testing and to access the practice CAST test, please visit our testing page at

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Worker Type:
Regular

Number of Openings:
20

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.

This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

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