Construction Equipment Operator 07/17/2025

Locations: 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:

Regular

Number of Openings

1

EEO 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.

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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.