Troubleshooter-Day Shift

About the role

Troubleshooters generally work as a single-person crew. Individuals will work on energized and de-energized lines and equipment, at all voltage levels, utilizing approved work methods, equipment, and tools in accordance with current training levels.

Responsibilities

• Identify and isolate faulty primary and secondary equipment
• Operate switching devices on overhead and URD systems
• Work with Field Electricians on overhead and underground systems
• Clear faulty and unsafe conditions including maintaining and restoring electrical service
• Connect, disconnect, and operate portable transformers, generators, and temporary primary jumpers to restore service under emergency or urgent conditions
• Work with the Substation group to connect mobile substations
• Replace failed transformers with the assistance of another qualified person
• Replace damaged or faulty services during the initial response or as a follow-up corrective maintenance after a temporary repair has been made
• Repair and re-energize primary
• Perform street light installation and repair
• Install and remove protective covers
• Perform overhead and underground inspections and patrols
• Perform additional security, perimeter, and emergency inspections of substations as necessary
• Make current and voltage measurements as required
• Direct the work of other Lineworkers assigned or necessary to assist with emergency conditions
• Apply standards, operating procedures, services requirements, and safe operating practices relating to the work without reference to notes on work of a recurring nature
• Operate and adjust overhead and pad-mounted controlled equipment inspections as required

Position Requirements

• Familiarity with line crew work gained through a total of at least four years’ line-related experience and obtaining a Lineworker I classification or the equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude
• Thorough knowledge of the electric transmission and distribution system
• Analytical, alert, resourceful, and a work history that demonstrates safe work habits
• Ability to climb
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, day or night
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including climbing, lifting, and working aloft in a bucket and in confined spaces
• Ability to respond to storm emergencies, extended shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• Must obtain and maintain a New Hampshire High/Medium Voltage License
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B rating
• Ability to obtain a CDL Class A rating with an “O” endorsement within six months of hire

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must successfully complete and pass a written and practical test before an offer is made for a Troubleshooter position

Schedule

Day-Shift Troubleshooter position, rotational shift 6 am – 6 pm. This is a 3-2-2-3 rotation.

Pay

Starting rate of pay: $60.78 per hour