Line Helper - Norwalk, United States - EVERSOURCE
Description
Eversource Energy is the largest Energy delivery company in New England. We support 4.4 million Gas and Electric customers across CT, MA and NH. Be a part of our mission to deliver reliable energy and superior customer service. ENERGY- BRINGS US TOGETHER_ The salary range for this position starts at $39.50 effective June 1, 2024 and progresses in accordance with the union contract._
Union Represented position which includes a six (6) month probationary period
Initial basic school training will be based out of Berlin CT for approximately five-weeks. Successful completion of this five-week school is required to advance to the field training portion of the program.
This includes successfully passing a written and hands-on pole climbing assessment and performing a successful timed pole top rescue.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A high school diploma or the equivalent is required and additional electrical technical training is preferred.
Licenses & Certifications:
A valid driver's license is required with a clean driving record.
It is preferred that individuals hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), but are required to have the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Working Conditions:
Will be required to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods.
Have the ability to:
- stand a minimum of five to six hours on the ground - may be in a bucket on a line truck or at the top of a distribution pole
- sit for a minimum of two to three hours - may be driving a truck or sitting in a manhole or an underground vault
- move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipment
- lift up and push/pull up to 75 pounds
- climb or use authorized equipment to reach various heights and breadths
- frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squat
- differentiate between colors (color vision).
Have Manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, turn small knobs, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to gain knowledge of:
- the methods, materials, and tools in line construction and maintenance work
- the principles of electric theory as applied to electrical circuits and wire systems
- the occupational hazards of the trade and of adequate and necessary safety precautions.
- light construction and maintenance equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, along with the ability to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
Visit our career site for an overview of benefits.
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Worker Type:
Regular
Number of Openings:
2
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 ContractorEmergency 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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