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Position details:

Title: Overhead Line Helper – Hartford, CT

Staring hourly rate: $38.35 Pr ogresses 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.

The Line Helper is an entry-level position where an individual will learn to perform work involved in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the overhead electric system. He or she will be acquiring the necessary knowledge and experience required to progress through the established Line Helper steps. Individuals must be able to perform work assignments at the apprentice line worker level including distribution and/or transmission work; work emergency and overtime when the need exists; candidate must demonstrate safe working practices; have the mechanical ability to use hand/power tools, and equipment pertinent to line construction and maintenance; and can climb and work on poles, ladders, and other elevated structures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
A high school diploma or the equivalent is required and additional electrical technical training is preferred. 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. Candidates must successfully pass the EEI Construction and Skilled Trades Test (CAST) Test and an agility assessment, a knowledge -based exam. An interview will also be held, the position will require the ability to work extended hours, weekends, emergency responses and on call assignments. The successful candidate must live within 30 minutes of the reporting location.

Experience:
Two (2) years of electrical experience, physical work experience, and/or related mechanical experience. Candidates who have graduated from a line school training program or an Eversource Lineworker program could be considered with less than two (2) years of work experience. Prior pole and climbing experience is preferred.

Must have a work history that demonstrates safe work habits.

Licenses & Certifications:
Valid License to Operate Motor Vehicles
Valid CDL Class Driver’s License preferred

Working Conditions:
Ability and willingness to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods.
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.
Ability to sit for a minimum of two to three hours – may be driving a truck or sitting in a manhole or an underground vault.
Ability to move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipment.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to push/pull weights up to 75 pounds.
Ability to climb or use authorized equipment to reach various heights and breadths.
Ability to frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squat.
Ability to differentiate between colors (color vision).
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.
Ability to gain knowledge of the principles of electric theory as applied to electrical circuits and wire systems.
Ability to gain knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade and of adequate and necessary safety precautions.
Some knowledge of light construction and maintenance equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills
Ability to read and interpret data, information, and documents
Ability to analyze and solve problems
Ability to observe and interpret situations
Ability to learn and apply new information or new skills
Ability to work under deadlines with constant interruptions

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Qualified candidates must submit a resume with their application.

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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.

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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.