Overhead Hot Stick Troubleshooter​/Lineworker

Location: Bass River

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

POSITION:
Overhead Hot Stick TroubleshooterDEPARTMENT:
Electric ServiceAVAILABLE LOCATIONS:
Yarmouth, MA STARTING RATE OF PAY: $67.95 per hourCURRENTLY POSTED

HOURS:

Various

SCHEDULE:

Various
** Union Represented Position
** Overhead Hot Stick Trouble Shooters are responsible for the maintenance and repair of electric transmission and distributions systems. Candidate will work in the field, usually under abnormal system conditions, principally in connection with the operation, maintenance and repair of overhead, pad- mounted , and occasionally underground plant and equipment, with a focus on service continuity. The work of the Overhead Hot Stick Trouble Shooter involves work on energized and de-energized lines and equipment, at all voltage levels, utilizing Eversource approved work methods, equipment, and tools.

Adheres to a culture of safety at all times.

Work is performed in stations, buildings and in the field, in connection with the inspection, operation and clearing or repair of faulty and unsafe conditions on transmission, distribution system supply, distribution, and street lighting systems, apparatus and equipment, requiring considerable independent judgment.

The Overhead Hot Stick Trouble Shooter is responsible for working in a safe and productive manner while adhering to Eversource standards and work methods resulting in work of high quality.

Assumes the responsibilities of all lower classifications of an Overhead Line Worker.

Typical examples of the duties of an OH HS Troubleshooter include but are not limited to:

Operates primary and secondary fault locating equipment and locates failures, principally on overhead and URD systems, and occasionally on the underground system when necessary.

Operates switching devices on overhead systems, pad-mount equipment, and occasionally in manholes and vaults when necessary

Clears faulty and unsafe conditions including maintaining or 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