What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician Helper position at EVERSOURCE?
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POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The individual will, on a daily basis, perform a variety of technical and clerical work associated with the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the area's overhead and underground electric distribution system. The individual must possess good public relations skills and demonstrate a high regard for both internal and external customers. This position requires the technician to ascertain the customer's needs and be responsive to customers by using their work queue, the internal web and meeting with customers and contractors as appropriate. The work also includes designing services, meeting customer in-service dates, designing underground developments, investigating electric equipment operating problems, etc. The position requires working in the office and field in both ideal and inclement weather conditions. Applicants must successfully pass the TECH test and work emergency and planned overtime when the need exists.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
An Associate’s Degree in electrical engineering, engineering technology and four or more years of directly related electric distribution experience are required for Step 7. An Associate’s Degree in electrical engineering, engineering technology and two or more years of directly related electric distribution experience, or a high school diploma plus one year of formal electrical training and three or more years of directly related electric distribution experience are required for Step 4. An Associate’s Degree in electrical engineering, engineering technology or a high school diploma plus one year of formal electrical training and two or more years of related electric distribution experience are required for Step 1.
The prospective applicant must be computer literate with regards to computer hardware and computer software and have the ability to learn and use, in a reasonable length of time, all of the various computer programs that are required to perform this job. Note: basic computer training will not be given. Electrical field experience is helpful but not a prerequisite. To ensure the individual’s development to a fully qualified field technician Step 11, the trainee must meet certain standards of performance before progressing to the next step. To assess these qualifications and their performance, successful completion of tasks outlined in the Time-Merit Progression Field Technician Manual as well as formalized technical training will be required.
Bargaining union employees at Eversource will be given first consideration for the position.
Qualified candidates must submit a resume with their application.
Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
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.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
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.
Salary : $69,900 - $88,500
