Overhead Hot Stick Troubleshooter/Lineworker

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

About the role

Overhead Hot Stick Trouble Shooters are responsible for the maintenance and repair of electric transmission and distribution systems. The role involves fieldwork, often under abnormal system conditions, focusing on service continuity. Work includes energized and de-energized lines and equipment at all voltage levels, adhering to Eversource-approved work methods and safety standards. Responsibilities span stations, buildings, and field locations, requiring independent judgment for inspection, operation, and repair of transmission, distribution, and street lighting systems.

Responsibilities

• Operates primary and secondary fault locating equipment to locate failures on overhead, URD, and occasionally underground systems.
• Operates switching devices on overhead systems, pad-mount equipment, and occasionally in manholes and vaults.
• Clears faulty and unsafe conditions, including 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 ≤ 50kVA with assistance.
• Performs short-duration maintenance tasks such as battery replacement and control cable replacement.
• Replaces damaged or faulty services during initial response or as follow-up corrective maintenance.
• Re-installs single-phase primary phases as a single troubleshooter or three-phase primary as part of a multi-person crew (excluding spacer cable messenger work).
• Installs and 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.
• Assumes responsibilities of all lower classifications of an Overhead Line Worker.

Requirements

• Valid CDL Class B Driver’s License to operate commercial motor vehicles.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude and thorough knowledge of electric transmission and distribution systems.
• Analytical, alert, and resourceful with a demonstrated history of safe work habits.
• Must pass EEI testing (CAST test) and complete a technical and behavioral interview, including a knowledge-based exam and physical prescreen.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy physical work outdoors in all seasons, sometimes for extended periods.
• At least 3 years of Journeyman Overhead Lineman experience working on energized and de-energized lines, with 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 and accountability.

Pay

$67.95 per hour.

Schedule

Various shifts and hours.

Union represented position. Emergency response is part of the role; employees may be called to assist during emergencies outside normal responsibilities, work hours, and location.