Construction Equipment Operator
07/17/2025Locations East Berlin, Connecticut
Job Description
Construction Equipment Operator
07/17/2025Locations: East Berlin, Connecticut
Individual will support Connecticut and Western Massachusetts transmission, distribution, and substation work requiring the operation of construction equipment under this classification. The applicant must have a valid Class A CDL, medical card and Connecticut and Massachusetts State Crane License. The candidate is required to be knowledgeable and operate all company cranes, tractor trailer (including detachable gooseneck). Company tractor trailer qualification and tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain all are required. The applicant will be evaluated on his or her ability to operate equipment by physical testing by a company Training representative and over-the-road testing. The individual is expected to be available for routine and emergency overtime assignments. Job site reporting within CT and Western MA will be required on occasion.
This is union position. Those with bargaining rights will be given first consideration.
The salary range for this position starts at Step 1, $31.70 p/ hour and progresses in accordance with the union contract. Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.
Duties include:
- deliver and set larger distribution transformers (including network units) and
large distribution regulators (scheduled and emergency)
- mobile transformer delivery to substations in excess of 140,000 lbs. (scheduled and emergency)
- storm duty support moving and operating off-road equipment
- move storm/emergency trailers to/from remote reporting locations
- electrical equipment set and removals (breakers, switches, etc.)
- deliver equipment & materials to job sites, includes permit (oversize overweight)
loads
- deliver and set larger wooden and steel poles at greater distances
- diesel fuel delivery with a 90-gallon pickup truck-mounted tank on/off road
- snow plowing at substations and job sites
- must be or able to obtain Transmission live line qualifications to 345 KV
- other duties as assigned.
Please submit a resume with your application.
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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.
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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About us
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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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Culture
- We are dedicated to our employees and customers
- Safety is a core value at Eversource
- We live out our mission of delivering reliable energy
- We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees, customers and stakeholders are respected and valued
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Job Description
Construction Equipment Operator
07/17/2025Locations: East Berlin, Connecticut
Individual will support Connecticut and Western Massachusetts transmission, distribution, and substation work requiring the operation of construction equipment under this classification. The applicant must have a valid Class A CDL, medical card and Connecticut and Massachusetts State Crane License. The candidate is required to be knowledgeable and operate all company cranes, tractor trailer (including detachable gooseneck). Company tractor trailer qualification and tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain all are required. The applicant will be evaluated on his or her ability to operate equipment by physical testing by a company Training representative and over-the-road testing. The individual is expected to be available for routine and emergency overtime assignments. Job site reporting within CT and Western MA will be required on occasion.
This is union position. Those with bargaining rights will be given first consideration.
The salary range for this position starts at Step 1, $31.70 p/ hour and progresses in accordance with the union contract. Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.
Duties include:
- deliver and set larger distribution transformers (including network units) and
large distribution regulators (scheduled and emergency)
- mobile transformer delivery to substations in excess of 140,000 lbs. (scheduled and emergency)
- storm duty support moving and operating off-road equipment
- move storm/emergency trailers to/from remote reporting locations
- electrical equipment set and removals (breakers, switches, etc.)
- deliver equipment & materials to job sites, includes permit (oversize overweight)
loads
- deliver and set larger wooden and steel poles at greater distances
- diesel fuel delivery with a 90-gallon pickup truck-mounted tank on/off road
- snow plowing at substations and job sites
- must be or able to obtain Transmission live line qualifications to 345 KV
- other duties as assigned.
Please submit a resume with your application.
#elecajd
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.
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.
