POSITION: 10-Operating Mechanic Apprentice
DEPARTMENT: Substation Operations
LOCATION: Dorchester, MA
STARTING RATE OF PAY: $30.16 p/hr - this position is represented by UWUA Local 369
CURRENTLY POSTED HOURS: Various/Shifts
SCHEDULE: Various/Shifts
REMARKS:
As an entry level Operating Mechanic, employees are engaged in a three year apprentice program with qualifying testing throughout which is designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to perform all the duties of operations, maintenance, grounds work and housekeeping of substations, network feeder stations, vaults, customer substations, those areas of generating stations, and other work areas which come under the control of the Station Operations Section. Under close, directive, or general supervision, incumbents use appropriate hand and power tools to perform tasks in connection with the operations, maintenance, repair, overhaul, installation, construction and inspection of electrical and mechanical equipment and apparatus, without limitation to the operating voltage.
The incumbent performs standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations for the purpose of learning standard work methods and to develop work knowledge, skills and abilities. For training and development purposes, assignments will include work of the Operating Mechanic position.
It is required that incumbents progress to the position of Operating Mechanic. To progress to the journey level position, the incumbent must satisfactorily meet the requirements of the apprentice program, including passing periodic evaluations and exams as set forth in the program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must pass the minimum physical requirements as prescribed by the Company. S/he must have corrective vision, normal color perception, hearing and sense of smell.
2. Must possess a driver's license to operate motor vehicles, CDL license preferred
3. Must possess or be willing and able to obtain the appropriate Massachusetts license and Company qualification to operate motor vehicles of any class and type required by the Company based on departmental needs.
4. Must be able to read and write basic English and possess skill in using basic mathematics. In addition, must possess an aptitude for operating and maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment demonstrated by satisfactory completion of a general aptitude test battery.
5. Must pass Company approved EEI testing (CAST Test) and successfully complete required physical prescreen.
6. Two years electrical and/or mechanical experience required.
7. High School diploma or equivalent required.
Eversource Energy
107 Selden St
Berlin
Connecticut United States
www.eversource.com
