The successful candidate must be able to progress to the senior levels of this position, meet the requirements associated with standby coverage, and provide such coverage. Other requirements of this position include the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's license (Class A with an "O" endorsement), a proven safe driving record, a high school diploma or equivalent and the successful completion of the CAST aptitude test, if applicable. Candidates with a CDL/A License is preferred. Candidates with line school experience is also preferred. Will have storm restoration and emergency assignments. Individual must be available to work overtime for storm restoration and to maintain adequate and uninterrupted electric service at all times. The employee weight limit for this position is 300 pounds.
As part of the job requirements, the employee will abide by the terms of the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, including all Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) and the recently-negotiated NEAT MOU.
This position is subject to the provisions of the Apprentice Lineworker Training Program (ALTP). The ALTP provides effective and consistent training for lineworkers. Employees in the program will be working and training on various line projects in various locations throughout the state. ALTP participants will be part of a cohort of individuals who remain together during an 18-month training period. After 18 months employees will report to the specific AWC for which they have been hired as an 18-month progressed lineworker for additional training and work experience.
During the 18- month program employees will work an 8-hour schedule from 7:00am through 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Employees may, upon mutual agreement with management, work a 4/10 schedule. The specific hours of a 4/10 schedule may vary upon mutual agreement and may occur at any time or frequency throughout the year.
During the 18-month training period employees will use Legends Drive, Hooksett, New Hampshire as a base reporting location. They may also, as deemed necessary by the Company, report to specific job sites from the Tilton AWC territory south to the New Hampshire/Massachusetts border and, from the Keene AWC territory easterly to the Portsmouth AWC territory. Such reporting will take place at 7:00am unless a reporting time change is mutually agreed upon.
Employees in the ALTP will not be compensated for any travel or lodging during the 18-month period related to participation in the program.
While employees are participating in the ALTP, they will not normally be eligible for overtime during the regular work week that would interfere with their normal training schedule.
Eversource Energy
107 Selden St
Berlin
Connecticut United States
www.eversource.com
