Eversource Energy

Working Foreman-Line (Rubber Glover)

Posted on: 9 Jan 2021

Tamworth, NH

Job Description

Individual will supervise line crew(s) involved in the installation, maintenance and repairs of the underground and overhead electric distribution and transmission system and oversee equipment, materials, and record-keeping duties to include completion of timesheets for crew members as well as tailboard documentation. Individual will also: train, instruct, and mentor Lineworkers to ensure that safety rules and procedures are followed; ensure all safety rules and procedures are followed by all employees daily; evaluate the performance of each crew member and initiate additional training or corrective action as may be necessary to bring performance up to standard; recommend promotions, demotions and discipline through proper documentation; coordinate and schedule work assignments; conduct tailboards, and truck and trailer inspections; ensure that all work is completed in a timely manner, on schedule, and within budget; and provide first response coverage to off-hour emergency trouble calls and investigate, correct, and clear trouble. In the event of high trouble call volume, individual will ensure proper staffing has been accomplished. Individual will accept standby duty responsibilities throughout the year, which consists of being available via telephone and/or pager during this duty; accept temporary responsibility for Field Supervisor-Lines and Supervisor-Distribution Lines in the daily operation of the Area Work Center in their absence; work with emergency services, such as fire and police to accomplish a safe environment; enforce Company environmental policies and procedures on each job site; and perform the duties of a Lineworker I (RG 34.5).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

A High School diploma or the equivalent and a combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Lineworker I (RG 34.5) is required. A minimum of three years as a Lineworker I (RG 34.5) is strongly preferred. Supervisory experience is preferred. Knowledge of and the ability to apply electrical theory and a complete working understanding of Company line work practices and policies is required. Must have the ability to become a certified rubber glover of 34.5 kV. A Commercial Driver's license (Class A with Special Trailer Endorsement) and a safe driving record is also required. In addition, this position requires mechanical aptitude, manual and finger dexterity, the ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions and climb and work on poles and structures. To qualify for the position an individual must meet the requirements associated with standby coverage, and provide such coverage. Will have storm restoration and emergency assignments. Will also be required to work overtime when needed. Employee weight limit for this position is 300 pounds. Must live within 30 minutes of the Area Work Center.

You may be required to participate in our agility assessment, please submit a resume with your application.

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Eversource Energy

Hartford, CT

About Eversource

New England's largest energy delivery company, with approximately 3.7 million electric and natural gas customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

The approximately 8,000 men and women of Eversource bring a strong commitment to providing safe, reliable and sustainable electric, gas and water service

Eversource is New England’s largest energy delivery company, safely and reliably delivering energy to approximately 3.7 million electric and natural gas customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Connecticut: Our electric service territory includes 149 towns and covers 4,400 square miles. Our natural gas service territory includes 74 towns and covers 2,632 square miles.

Massachusetts: Our electric service territory includes 140 towns and covers 3,192 square miles. Our natural gas service territory includes 51 towns and covers 1,067 square miles.

New Hampshire: Our service territory includes 211 towns and 5,628 square miles.

Serving the neighborhoods where we live and work.

Coming together in good weather and bad.

Taking care of problems before they’re problems.

Heading out in the storm when others head home.

Connecting you to solutions for savings.

Working together for a better tomorrow.

In 2012, Northeast Utilities and its operating companies Connecticut Light & Power, Public Service of New Hampshire, Western Massachusetts Electric and Yankee Gas merged with NSTAR Electric & Gas to better serve New England.

On December 4, 2017, Eversource closed the deal on an acquisition of Aquarion Water Company, making Eversource the only electric company in the U.S. that also owns a water utility. Aquarion serves 230,000 water customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Combined, we power the possible for New England.