General Utility Worker L1-2 - Electric Operations

Job Position

Required Education / Experience : High School Diploma / GED

Licenses and Certifications : 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. Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations. Ability to climb ladders and stairs. Ability to work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, and / or other equipment. Perform work in underground vaults through manholes. 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. Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations. Ability to climb in and out of manholes and excavations. 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 machinery, 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). 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. All applicants must pass all required placement exams.

EEO Statement : 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.

Technical Difficulty Statement : For technical issues, please contact us at careerconnect@coned.com