As Substation Operating Mechanic/Electrician, employees are engaged in an apprentice program designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to perform all the duties of operations, maintenance, grounds work and housekeeping of substations, network feeder stations, vaults, customer substations, those areas of generating stations, and other work areas which come under the control of the Station Operations Section. Under close, directive, or general supervision, incumbents use appropriate hand and power tools to perform tasks in connection with the operations, maintenance, repair, overhaul, installation, construction and inspection of electrical and mechanical equipment and apparatus, without limitation to the operating voltage.

The incumbent performs standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations for the purpose of learning standard work methods and to develop work knowledge, skills, and abilities. For training and development purposes, assignments will include work of the Operating Mechanic position.

It is required that incumbents progress to the position of Operating Mechanic. To progress to the journey level position, the incumbent must satisfactorily meet the requirements of the apprentice program, including passing periodic evaluations and exams as set forth in the program.

Starting Rate of Pay: $33.94 per hour

Working Conditions:

• Ability and willingness to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods.
• Experience working in confined spaces preferred.

Please note:

This is an Apprenticeship program. There will be different qualifiers throughout the program you will be required to pass.

Minimum Qualification:

• Must pass the minimum physical requirements as prescribed by the Company. They must have corrective vision, normal color perception, hearing and sense of smell.
• Must possess and maintain a VALID driver’s license to operate motor vehicles.
• Must possess or be willing and able to obtain the appropriate Massachusetts license and Company qualification to operate motor vehicles of any class and type required by the Company based on departmental needs.
• Must be able to read and write basic English and possess skill in using basic mathematics. In addition, must possess an aptitude for operating and maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment demonstrated by satisfactory completion of a general aptitude test battery.
• Must pass Company approved EEI testing (CAST Test), and successfully complete O&M prescreen.
• High School education or equivalent (GED) required.
• Associate Degree in Electrical Power Utility Technology Preferred.

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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.