Lineworker
Salary$57/hr
LocationHooksett, NH
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Experience1+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 8, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live1d ago
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High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
Minimum of 18-months of overhead electric line experience working on energized and de-energized lines
Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply electrical theory
Complete working understanding of Company line work practices and policies
Ability to become a certified rubber glover of 34.5 kV
Available for and respond to outages, trouble calls, and system emergencies during normal and overtime hours
Provide line department standby on a rotating schedule basis
Ability to obtain valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A with Special Trailer Endorsement) and safe driving record
Mechanical aptitude
Thorough knowledge of electric transmission and distribution system
Analytical, alert, resourceful
Work history demonstrating safe work habits
Ability to perform moderately heavy physical work outdoors in all seasons for extended periods
Reside within 30 minutes travel time to assigned Area Work Center within six months of employment
Successfully pass CAST aptitude test and/or physical prescreen
Employee weight limit of 300 pounds
No visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3)
Legal
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.
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN HOOKSETT, NH. INDIVIDUALS MUST LIVE WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF THIS AREA WORK CENTER.
Responsibilities
The Lineworker constructs, installs, repairs, maintains and removes distribution and transmission circuits, substations and associated facilities. Other duties of the position include rigging poles on both energized and de-energized circuits, installing transformers, voltage regulators, capacitors and reclosers, replacing fuses, working on underground equipment and making repairs on energized equipment. In addition, the Lineworker may be required to perform tasks generally associated with lower rated classifications. This position requires mechanical aptitude, manual and finger dexterity, the ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions and climb and work on poles and structures. The ultimate wage rate for this position is $56.73 per hour. The actual starting wage rate will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience.
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.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• The successful candidate will have a High School diploma or the equivalent (GED)and a minimum of 18-months of overhead electric line experience working on energized and de-energized lines.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of and the ability to apply electrical theory and a complete working understanding of Company line work practices and policies.
• Must have the ability to become a certified rubber glover of 34.5 kV.
• Must be available for and respond to outages, trouble calls, and system emergencies during normal and overtime hours, and reside within a geographical area defined as being within 30 minutes travel time to the assigned Area Work Center within six months of employment.
• Must provide line department standby on a rotating schedule basis.
• Must have the ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s license (Class A with Special Trailer Endorsement) and a safe driving record.
• Must have mechanical aptitude, a thorough knowledge of the electric transmission and distribution system, be analytical, alert, resourceful, and a work history that demonstrates safe work habits.
• The ability to perform moderately heavy physical work outdoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods.
• Must successfully pass the CAST aptitude test and/or a physical prescreen.
• Employee weight limit for this position is 300 pounds.
NOTE: The closing date is at 12:01 a.m. on date shown; interested candidates must apply by previous day.
This is a PSNH UNION position and employees in that bargaining unit and union will have first consideration.
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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.
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