About this opportunity
Eversource lists this Overhead Hot Stick Troubleshooter/Lineworker opportunity in yarmouth, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.
POSITION: Overhead Hot Stick Troubleshooter DEPARTMENT: Electric Service AVAILABLE LOCATIONS: Yarmouth, MA STARTING RATE OF PAY: $67.95 per hour CURRENTLY POSTED HOURS: Various SCHEDULE: Various **Union Represented Position**
Typical examples of the duties of an OH HS Troubleshooter include but are not limited to:
-Operates primary and secondary fault locating equipment and locates failures, principally on overhead and URD systems, and occasionally on the underground system when necessary.
-Operates switching devices on overhead systems, pad-mount equipment, and occasionally in manholes and vaults when necessary
-Clears faulty and unsafe conditions including maintaining or restoring electrical service
-Connects, disconnects and operates portable transformers, generators and temporary primary jumpers to restore service under emergency or urgent conditions
-Replaces failed single phase transformers -Performs short duration maintenance tasks such as battery replacement, control cable replacement, and other similar activities
-As a single crew replaces damaged or faulty services during the initial response or as follow up corrective maintenance after a temporary repair has been made
-Re-installs single phase primary phases as a single troubleshooter or three phase primary as a multi-person crew with the exception of spacer cable messenger work
-Installs & repairs rubber protective equipment
-Operates and adjusts overhead and pad mounted control equipment
-Performs overhead distribution, system, and transmission line patrols and inspections, including transmission right of way patrols
-Performs overhead and pad-mount equipment inspections
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid CDL Class B Driver’s License to Operate Commercial Motor Vehicles
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must have mechanical aptitude, a thorough knowledge of the electric transmission & distribution system, be analytical, alert, resourceful, and a work history that demonstrates safe work habits.
Must pass EEI testing (CAST test) and successful completion of a technical and behavioral interview including knowledge based exam and physical pre-screen.
Ability to perform moderately heavy physical work outdoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods.
Candidates must have at least 3 years of Journeyman Overhead Lineman experience working on energized and de-energized lines and must have a thorough understanding of operating and construction standards.
Competencies:
Build trusting relationships
Manage and develop people
Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
Lead change
Communicate strategic vision
Create an engaged workforce
Focus on the customer
Take ownership & accountability
Build trusting relationships
Worker Type: Regular Number of Openings: 1
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.
EEO Statement:
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity 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.
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Who we are:
Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.
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Who can apply
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