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Substation Operations, General Utility Worker L1-2 -Electrical Construction

Consolidated Edison Company of New York
$26.78 / hr
United States, New York, New York
4 Irving Place (Show on map)
Oct 20, 2025
Overview Substations Operations is hiring General Utility Workers to support Southern Ops, Northern Ops, Electrical Construction, and Maintenance departments. Candidates must be safety-focused, adaptable, and able to work across varied environments within our service territory. Responsibilities Core Responsibilities Perform substation tasks under the direction of management or senior personnel, supporting operations, maintenance, construction, and repair of equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, and AC/DC control systems. Perform housekeeping duties within substation operations to maintain clean, safe, and organized work environments. 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. Selected candidates must have access to a motor vehicle for travel within the service territory. Advance to senior title in the career path placed in. Selected candidates may be assigned to work in one of the following regions based on business needs: Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Westchester or Manhattan. Must be available to work regular or rotating shiftsincluding nights, weekends, holidays, and midnightswith schedules subject to change based on departmental needs. 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. Qualifications 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 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 climb ladders and stairs Ability to work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, and/or other equipment 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 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 Unload materials from delivery vehicles and deliver equipment and materials to various operating facilities 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 rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays Use personal vehicle(s), and be able to transport, store, and secure company laptops and other job-related equipment in vehicle. Acknowledge that reimbursement for use of personal vehicle is available through the company mileage procedure Additional Physical Demands The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Use equipment with a maximum weight rating of 350lbs when wearing and/or carrying 25lbs of clothing and equipment All applicants must pass all required placement exams.