Substation Operations, General Utility Worker L1-2, All tracks

Job Description

Mission Statement

• Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Core Responsibilities

• Substations Operations is seeking a General Utility Worker in various departments (Southern Ops, Northern Ops, Electrical Construction, and Maintenance) serving the Con Ed territory.
• Assist employees in higher titles in the operations, maintenance, construction, and repair of substation equipment; including but not limited to transformers, circuit breakers, and AC/DC control systems.
• Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Willing to travel within the service territory as needed; will be required to use personal vehicle during working hours.
• Attend training to gain knowledge and skill in the use of hand and power tools, environmental policies and procedures.
• Apply Safe work practices.
• Perform standard operating functions and obtain certificates of fitness and licenses as required.
• This position may require the operation of a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) weighing between 10,000-26,000 pounds.
• Advance to senior title in the career path placed in.
• If extended a conditional job offer candidate will need to pass a DOT physical exam, and upon passing exam will obtain Department of Transportation medical examiners certificate and is prohibited from using marijuana.

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED

Relevant Work Experience

• Must be capable of performing heavy manual labor Required

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• Must respond to system emergencies
• Must work at field locations in all weather conditions
• Must perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions
• Must perform heavy manual labor; i.e. pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Must carry tools and materials, climb ladders and scaffolds, and enter confined spaces
• Must work in, under, and on top of all types of company vehicles/equipment
• Must work in an environment that includes heat, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
• Must climb ladders and stairs
• Must work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, or equipment
• Must work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Must work with and in the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems
• Must be approved and able to wear either a full- or half-face respirator without facial hair or other condition that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Must be approved and able to wear a full- or half-face respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), without facial hair or other condition that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Must stand, walk, and climb ladder and stairs for a whole shift
• Must walk, stand, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach
• Must use hand tools and operate heavy equipment,i.e. jackhammers
• Must unload materials from delivery vehicles and deliver equipment and materials to various operating facilities
• Must travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Selected candidates must pass a Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
• Must use eye-hand coordination to adjust controls on equipment
• Must wear all necessary personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including; fire retardant clothing and safety harness
• Must work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays
• Must work with equipment with manufacturer weight rating of 350 llbs.
• Must be able to use equipment with a maximum weight rating of 375 lbs when wearing and/or carrying 25lbs of clothing and equipment.
• Must use their personal vehicles and transport, store, and secure company laptop computers and other job related equipment in the vehicle. Reimbursement for use of personal vehicle is available through the company mileage procedure.

Technical Difficulty Statement

• For technical issues, please contact us at

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual's actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

Job Info

111080

Posting Expiration Date: Nov 21, 2023

Schedule Type: Full-Time

Minimum Salary: $24.64

Maximum Salary: $24.64

Organization: Substation Operations

Department: Off Of VP Substation Ops

Section: SUBST OPS Office of VP

Location: Various