Line Helper - East Springfield, MA

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

** _Eversource Energy is the largest Energy delivery company in New England  We support 4 4 million Gas and Electric customers across CT, MA and NH   Be a part of our mission to deliver reliable energy and superior customer service   ENERGY  BRINGS US TOGETHER _*
* ** _Staring hourly rate: $36 77 progresses 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_*
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** _A high school diploma or the equivalent is required and additional electrical technical training is preferred _*
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** _Candidates must successfully pass the EEI Construction and Skilled Trades Test  CAST  Test, an agility assessment, and a knowledge  based exam  An interview will also be held _*
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** _The candidate will be required to have the ability to work extended hours, weekends, emergency responses and on call assignments _*
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** _The successful candidate must live within 30 minutes of the reporting location _*
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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 _*
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Certifications:

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 _*
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Working Conditions:

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* ** _Will be required to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods _*
* ** _Have the ability to:_*
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** _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_*
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** _sit for a minimum of two to three hours - may be driving a truck or sitting in a manhole or an underground vault_*
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** _move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipment_*
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** _lift up and push/pull up to 75 pounds_*
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** _climb or use authorized equipment to reach various heights and breadths_*
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** _frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squat_*
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** _differentiate between colors  color vision  _*
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** _Have Manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, turn small knobs, etc _*
* ** _Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:_*
* ** _Ability to gain knowledge of:_*
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** _the methods, materials, and tools in line construction and maintenance work_*
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** _the principles of electric theory as applied to electrical circuits and wire systems_*
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** _the occupational hazards of the trade and of adequate and necessary safety precautions _*
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** _light construction and maintenance equipment _*
* ** _Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, along with the ability to read and interpret data, information, and documents _*
* ** _Ability to analyze and solve problems and to observe and interpret situations _*
* ** _Ability to learn and apply new information or new skills, while working under deadlines with constant interruptions_*
* ** _Visit our career site for an overview of benefits _*
* ** _Qualified candidates must submit a resume with their application _*
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* Competencies:

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* 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 & accountability

Build trusting relationships

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