Electrician Helper - East Springfield, MA

Eversource; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy has a position available in the Substation and Maintenance Department for an Electrician in Massachusetts. The role requires a valid Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician license (or equivalent), a valid driver's license and CDL with Hazmat endorsement, or the ability to obtain both, and the willingness to work overtime and emergency shifts.

Compensation starts at $34.15 per hour and increases with union contract progress.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and CDL with Hazmat endorsement or ability to obtain.
• Available for overtime and emergency work.
• Live within 30 minutes of reporting location and pass CAST TEST.

Responsibilities

• Perform overtime and emergency restoration work as required.
• Work shift schedules including potential Saturdays; four 10-hour days possible.
• Report to job sites and operate safely in varying weather and districts.

Skills

MA Journeyman License

CDL

Hazmat Endorsement

Overtime Readiness

Job description

Immigration Sponsorship

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Worker Eligibility

Only WMECO bargaining unit employees will be considered at the helper level. All other candidates must be fully-qualified.

Position Overview

Eversource Energy has a position available in the Substation and Maintenance Department for an Electrician.

Qualifications

In order to be considered for this opening, candidates should hold a valid Massachusetts Journeyman's Electrician license (or the equivalent) and have a valid drivers license and CDL along with Hazmat endorsement (or the ability to obtain both).

Must be available to perform overtime and emergency work as required and live within 30 minutes of the reporting location and pass the CAST TEST.

This position will be designated shift work with the possibility of Saturday as a workday and a four, ten-hour workweek may be scheduled. The ability to work in inclement weather and be willing to work outside of your assigned district are required. Individual may be required to job-site report.

In order to be considered for this opening, candidates should hold a valid Massachusetts Journeyman's Electrician license (or the equivalent) and have a CDL and Hazmat endorsement (or the ability to obtain both).

Compensation

The salary range for this position starts at $34.15 and progresses in accordance with the union contract.

Benefits

Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.

#elecajd Competencies

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability
• Build trusting relationships

Worker Type

Regular

Number of Openings

1

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.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity 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

Who we are: Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system.

Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers.

We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.