Electrician - Fully Qualified - Cheshire, CT

This is a Fully Qualified Electrician position

The salary range for this position starts at Step 1 ($51.81/hourly) and progresses in accordance with the union contract.

Under the direction of the Electrician Supervisor, perform the work at the Journeyman level to install, operate, repair electrical equipment in substations, power stations at voltages from 120/240 up to 345Kv and customer installations within the State of Connecticut. The physical demands of this position range from LIGHT to HEAVY; these include but are not limited to operating aerial lifts, cranes, lulls, welding, and cutting steel and aluminum.

Testing, calibrating, and maintaining controls, meters, relays, and switches. Installation of equipment and maintenance of transformers, capacitors, transducers, re-closers, reactors breakers, control panels, relays and bus as well as troubleshoot wiring circuits, voltage regulators, and other electronic equipment.

These are completed in accordance with all applicable OSHA regulations, distribution construction standards, and established schedules and safety procedures at Eversource. Standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching are performed on a frequent basis. Bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, kneeling, and twisting are performed on an occasional to frequent basis.

The heaviest physical demands are required during the moving and handling of 55-gallon drums, capacitor cans, re-closer control boxes, bushings, and nitrogen tanks. These activities require handling of up to 25-pounds on a frequent basis, 50-100 pounds on an occasional basis. Heavier tasks may require the assistance of (2) or more coworkers.

Job Qualifications:

Bargaining unit employees under the TEAL Book with contractual rights to this position will be given first consideration.

This is a union represented position, anyone going into this position would be required to become a member of the union.

NOTE: The closing date is at 12:01 a.m. on date shown; interested candidates must apply by previous day.

Please attach a resume when completing your online application.

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Worker Type:

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1EEO 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.