Underground Lineworker
05/27/2025Locations Dorchester, Massachusetts
Job Description
Underground Lineworker
05/27/2025Locations: Dorchester, Massachusetts
POSITION: Underground Lineworker Class III
REMARKS:
Responsible for the inspecting, installing, constructing, maintaining, and repairing of underground plant and equipment. Performs functions associated with cable & conduit installation. Operates trucks and equipment of any size in conjunction with inspecting, installing, connecting, disconnecting and repair of cable, conductors, and other plant and equipment. Can assist or
The Underground Lineworker is responsible for the inspecting, installing, constructing, maintaining, and repairing of underground plant and equipment. Performs functions associated with cable & conduit installation. Operates trucks and equipment of any size in conjunction with inspecting, installing, connecting, disconnecting and repair of cable, conductors, and other plant and equipment. Can assist or be assisted by personnel of a higher, equal, or lower rating for all tasks within the line of progression.
Starting Rate of Pay: $37.10 per hour
Location: Dorchester, MA
Rotating Shift Work is Required
Union-Represented Position (UWUA Local 369)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability and willingness to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods.
- Experience working in confined spaces preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must have the ability to learn: The fundamentals of electricity; the layout, functions and construction of the Company’s underground electrical system; the theory and practices of splicing, the standards and specifications for installation, maintenance, removal and repair of the underground electric system; the practices, principles of operations and the proper applications of equipment as prescribed by the Company for safety and first aid.
2. High School education or equivalent required.
3. Two years of electrical/mechanical/technical experience is preferred. Must demonstrate an interest in and aptitude for splicing, cable, and conduit work and ability in underground electric systems.
4. Must have Massachusetts License to Operate Motor Vehicles and a satisfactory driving record. CDL License strongly preferred.
5. Must have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL license before progressing to the next level
6. Must pass Company approved EEI testing (CAST) and successfully complete Underground prescreen.
**For more information regarding required testing and to access the practice CAST test, please visit our testing page at https://jobs.eversource.com/eeo**
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Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings
16EEO 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.
Overview
Electric Operations is committed to providing safe and reliable electric service to Eversource customers. The organization is comprised of the following 5 major groups., Electric Field Operations, Emergency Preparedness, Planning and Scheduling, and Substation Operations and Field Engineering and Communications.
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Electric Operations is committed to providing safe and reliable electric service to Eversource customers. The organization is comprised of the following 5 major groups., Electric Field Operations, Emergency Preparedness, Planning and Scheduling, and Substation Operations and Field Engineering and Communications.
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- We are dedicated to our employees and customers
- Safety is a core value at Eversource
- We live out our mission of delivering reliable energy
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Job Description
Underground Lineworker
05/27/2025Locations: Dorchester, Massachusetts
POSITION: Underground Lineworker Class III
REMARKS:
Responsible for the inspecting, installing, constructing, maintaining, and repairing of underground plant and equipment. Performs functions associated with cable & conduit installation. Operates trucks and equipment of any size in conjunction with inspecting, installing, connecting, disconnecting and repair of cable, conductors, and other plant and equipment. Can assist or
The Underground Lineworker is responsible for the inspecting, installing, constructing, maintaining, and repairing of underground plant and equipment. Performs functions associated with cable & conduit installation. Operates trucks and equipment of any size in conjunction with inspecting, installing, connecting, disconnecting and repair of cable, conductors, and other plant and equipment. Can assist or be assisted by personnel of a higher, equal, or lower rating for all tasks within the line of progression.
Starting Rate of Pay: $37.10 per hour
Location: Dorchester, MA
Rotating Shift Work is Required
Union-Represented Position (UWUA Local 369)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability and willingness to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods.
- Experience working in confined spaces preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must have the ability to learn: The fundamentals of electricity; the layout, functions and construction of the Company’s underground electrical system; the theory and practices of splicing, the standards and specifications for installation, maintenance, removal and repair of the underground electric system; the practices, principles of operations and the proper applications of equipment as prescribed by the Company for safety and first aid.
2. High School education or equivalent required.
3. Two years of electrical/mechanical/technical experience is preferred. Must demonstrate an interest in and aptitude for splicing, cable, and conduit work and ability in underground electric systems.
4. Must have Massachusetts License to Operate Motor Vehicles and a satisfactory driving record. CDL License strongly preferred.
5. Must have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL license before progressing to the next level
6. Must pass Company approved EEI testing (CAST) and successfully complete Underground prescreen.
**For more information regarding required testing and to access the practice CAST test, please visit our testing page at https://jobs.eversource.com/eeo**
#elecajd
Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings
16EEO 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.
Benefits
Eversource employees are committed to providing reliable energy and superior customer service—and that's why we are committed to providing our employees with a highly competitive total rewards package. In addition to wages and salaries, the benefit programs Eversource offers its employees and family members are a significant part of the total rewards.
