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General Utility Worker NX L3 - Staten Island Overhead

ConEdison

ConEdison

Staten Island, NY, USA
Posted on Dec 21, 2024
Overview

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

  • Electric Operations Overhead is seeking to hire a full-time General Utility Worker (GUW) to assist employees in higher titles with performing work on installation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of overhead distribution equipment on live high voltage wires.
  • Selected candidates for this posting will be assigned in the region of Staten Island.
  • Candidates must possess the ability to work at high elevations and work around live electricity to perform electrical and mechanical functions.
  • Work assigned shifts may include weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed to meet the operational needs of the department.
  • Selected candidates are expected to positively represent the company in resolving customer concerns.
  • Selected candidates will be expected to advance in the Line Constructor High Voltage (HV) title career track with Electric Operations, and are expected to complete driving school, and obtain a Commercial driver's license (CDL).
  • Selected candidates should exercise safe work practices while adhering to environmental policies and procedures.
  • To qualify for this position candidate must successfully complete a series of assessments which includes: aptitude/written driver's assessment, physical abilities test, five-day pole climbing assessment, and interview.
  • Candidate will be required to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) weighing between 10,000-26,000 pounds. If extended a conditional job offer, candidate will need to pass a DOT physical exam and will be prohibited from using marijuana.
  • Candidate must pass a respirator fit test.
  • If extended a conditional job offer, candidate will be required to obtain certifications from the American Red Cross for standard First-Aid/CPR/ AED and Blood Borne pathogens at their own cost.

Resources Managed

  • Management # of Direct Reports: Indirect Reports:
  • Weekly # of Direct Reports: Indirect Reports:

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

  • High School Diploma/GED

Relevant Work Experience

  • Certification from an Overhead line school. Preferred

Licenses And Certfications

  • Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

  • Ability to respond to system emergencies
  • Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
  • Perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions
  • Perform heavy manual labor, i.e. push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
  • Ability to carry tools and materials when climbing ladders and scaffolds, and entering confined spaces
  • Work in, under, and on top of all types of company vehicles and/or equipment
  • Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
  • Ability to work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, and/or other equipment
  • Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
  • Ability to work with, and in, the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems
  • Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator, without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
  • Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
  • Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
  • Ability to use hand tools and operate heavy machinary, i.e. jackhammers
  • Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
  • Acknowledge that if selected, must pass a Physical Abilites Test (PAT)
  • Use hand-eye coordination to adjust controls on equipment
  • Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses
  • Work with equipment with a manufacturer weight rating of 350lbs
  • Use equipment with a maximum weight rating of 375lbs when wearing and/or carrying 25lbs of clothing and equipment

Additional Physical Demands

  • Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.