Lineworker I

3 months ago


Epping, United States Eversource Energy Full time

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate will have a High School diploma or the equivalent and a minimum of 18 months of overhead electric line experience working on energized and de-energized lines.Must have a thorough knowledge of and the ability to apply electrical theory and a complete working understanding of Company line work practices and policies.Must have the ability to become a certified rubber glover of 34.5 kV.Must be available for and respond to outages, trouble calls, and system emergencies during normal and overtime hours, and reside within a geographical area defined as being within 30 minutes travel time to the assigned Area Work Center within six months of employment.Must provide line department standby on a rotating schedule basis.Must have the ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's license (Class A with Special Trailer Endorsement) and a safe driving record.Must have mechanical aptitude, a thorough knowledge of the electric transmission and distribution system, be analytical, alert, resourceful, and a work history that demonstrates safe work habits.The ability to perform moderately heavy physical work outdoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods.Must successfully pass the CAST aptitude test and/or a physical prescreen.Employee weight limit for this position is 300 pounds.

Bargaining unit employees with rights to this posting will be given first consideration. This is a union represented position so anyone going into this position would be required to become a member of the union.

Note: The closing date is at 12:01 a.m. on the date shown; interested candidates must apply by previous day.

This is a union represented position so anyone going into this position would be required to become a member of the union. 

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Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1