Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (ConEdison) is seeking candidates for General Utility Worker positions. This is a full-time position that is not available on the ConEdison career website but is open to veterans.
Successful candidates must:
have a valid driver's license with a safe and satisfactory driver history
have a high school diploma or equivalency
possess excellent communication skills, poise, and tact, in order to handle customer contact in a pleasant and courteous manner
be neat and accurate in work
always practice personal safety and situational awareness
have the ability to use good judgment in making on-the-job decisions and experience in having positive interaction with customers
obtain certifications from the American Red Cross for Standard First Aid, CPR, and Blood Borne Pathogens at their cost if they are extended a job offer
Physical demands of the job:
Candidates must:
respond to system emergencies
work at field locations in all weather conditions
perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions
perform heavy manual labor, i.e. pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds
work in an environment that includes heat, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
climb ladders and stairs
work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, or equipment
enter underground vaults through manholes
work in inclement weather and adverse conditions, i.e. excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces
work with and in the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems
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
be approved and able to wear a full- or half-face respirator and self-contained breathing aparatus (SCBA) without facial hair or other condition that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
climb in and out of manholes and excavations
stand, walk, and climb ladder and stairs for a whole shift
use hand tools and operate heavy equipment, i.e. jackhammers
travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
pass a Physical Abilities Test (PAT) if extended a job offer
wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including fire retardant clothing and safety harness
work with equipment with manufacturer weight rating of 375 pounds
If you are interested in this position, please email [email protected] for more information about how to apply.