Underground Lineworker Class III

Eversource Energy • Boston, MA

17h • $38 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the inspecting, installing, constructing, maintaining, and repairing of underground plant and equipment. Performs functions associated with cable & conduit installation. Operates trucks and equipment of any size in conjunction with inspecting, installing, connecting, disconnecting and repair of cable, conductors, and other plant and equipment. Can assist or be assisted by personnel of a higher, equal, or lower rating for all tasks within the line of progression.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to learn: The fundamentals of electricity; the layout, functions and construction of the Company’s underground electrical system; the theory and practices of splicing, the standards and specifications for installation, maintenance, removal and repair of the underground electric system; the practices, principles of operations and the proper applications of equipment as prescribed by the Company for safety and first aid.
• High School education or equivalent required.
• Must demonstrate an interest in and aptitude for splicing, cable, and conduit work and ability in underground electric systems.
• Must have Massachusetts License to Operate Motor Vehicles, and must pass a D.O.T. physical.
• Must obtain a Class A license before progressing to the next level
• Ability and willingness to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods. May be required to work various rotating shifts (any five days).
• Must pass Company approved EEI testing (CAST) and successfully complete UG prescreen.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, installing, constructing, maintaining, and repairing of underground plant and equipment.
• Functions associated with cable & conduit installation.
• Operates trucks and equipment of any size in conjunction with inspecting, installing, connecting, disconnecting and repair of cable, conductors, and other plant and equipment.
• Can assist or be assisted by personnel of a higher, equal, or lower rating for all tasks within the line of progression.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED