General Utility Worker L1-2 Brooklyn & Queens - Field Substation Ops

Overview

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience. The primary responsibilities of a General Utility Worker (GUW) are assisting in the following functions on the electric distribution system: connecting various underground electrical cables, installing, removing, testing, inspecting, and replacing electrical services.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

- Con Edison is seeking to hire full time General Utility Workers for Electric Operations. These positions are in the Field Substation Operations Section of Brooklyn/Queens.

- The candidates will be expected to provide outstanding customer service and present a positive image of the company to customers.

- Prior demonstrated construction experience in general construction, plumbing, and/or electrical work is preferred.

- Please note that in order to qualify for this position candidates must successfully complete a physical abilities test, in addition to the written tests, practical tests and associated interviews.

- Selected candidates must be able to assist employees in higher titles within Electric Operations in the activities of fault location, identifying feeders, and isolating/providing protection for personnel to work on electrical apparatus.

- Selected candidates must be able to satisfactorily complete training requirements.

- Must be able to work a rotating shift.

- Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.

- Prohibited from using Marijuana due a Commercial Motor Vehicle operation requirement (weighting between 10,000-26,000 lbs.). Applicants will be tested for Marijuana as part of the Department of Transportation physical exam.

- Selected candidates must also successfully pass respirator fit testing.

- If extended a job offer, candidate will be required to obtain certifications from the American Red Cross for the Adult First-Aid CPR AED and Blood Borne Pathogens. External candidates will be responsible for the cost of these certifications.

- Willingness to travel within the service territory as needed.

- Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

- High School Diploma/GED

Licenses and Certifications

- Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

- Ability to respond to system emergencies

- Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold

- Perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions

- Perform heavy manual labor, i.e. push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs

- Ability to carry tools and materials when climbing ladders and scaffolds, and entering confined spaces

- Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations

- Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)

- Ability to work with, and in, the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems

- Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator, without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations

- Ability to climb in and out of manholes and excavations

- Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday

- Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday

- Ability to use hand tools and operate heavy machinary, i.e. jackhammers

- Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies

- Acknowledge that if selected, must pass a Physical Abilites Test (PAT)

- Use hand-eye coordination to adjust controls on equipment

- Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses

- Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays

- Work with equipment with a manufacturer weight rating of 350lbs

- Use equipment with a maximum weight rating of 375lbs when wearing and/or carrying 25lbs of clothing and equipment

Additional Physical Demands

- Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.