Line Mechanic (Danielson, CT)

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment will not be considered.

About the role

The individual will perform work involved in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the electric system. This is a Fully Qualified Line Mechanic position located in Danielson, CT, requiring at least one year of experience.

A line mechanic is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment. This includes working aloft on electric utility poles or on ground and pad-mounted structures. The role requires the ability to climb poles skillfully with Lineman’s climbers and direct the work of others when assigned.

Rubber gloving of high voltage distribution systems up to 23KV is required. During periods of trouble call assignment, the individual must be available at the reporting base within approximately one-half hour.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
• Work aloft on electric utility poles or on ground and pad-mounted structures.
• Climb poles skillfully using Lineman’s climbers.
• Direct the work of others when assigned.
• Perform rubber gloving of high voltage distribution systems up to 23KV.
• Respond to emergency situations outside of normal responsibilities, work hours, and location as part of an Emergency Restoration assignment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience as a Line Mechanic.
• Must hold and possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or be qualified to obtain one.
• Satisfactory clean driving record.
• Physically able to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to effectively interact, communicate, and direct the work of other co-workers.
• Available to perform overtime and emergency work as required.
• Must live within one hour of the reporting location in Danielson, CT.
• Must successfully pass a written assessment and an overhead physical agility assessment.

Benefits

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Pay

The salary range for this position starts at $56.32 per hour and progresses in accordance with the union contract.

Schedule

• Availability for overtime and emergency work as required.
• Must be available at the reporting base within approximately one-half hour during trouble call assignments.