Relief Emergency Service Specialist

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Date: Aug 27, 2026

Location: Hewlett, NY, US

Company: LIPAPRD

Requisition:  82542

PSEG Company:  PSEG Long Island

Salary Range: $ 54.82 - $ 64.95

Work Location Category: Onsite

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.

Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

We offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories:

  • Onsite: Employees work onsite daily.
  • Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required.

 

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, paternal leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Union Local

IBEW 1049

Summary

Experience the personal challenge of working for a world class organization and leader in the Utilities and Energy industry as a Journeyman Lineman/Linewoman – Emergency Service Specialist in the Distribution Operations Department for our Long Island, New York territory

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Normally work alone and make initial response to all types of electric emergency conditions. 
  • Performing all types of line work on energized overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines in all voltage classifications. Investigating, locating and repairing faults on distribution and transmission lines in all voltage classifications. Making all types of standard connections, phasing out, paralleling circuits and taking electrical tests on overhead and underground distribution and transmission circuits in all voltage classifications. 
  • Investigating, locating and repairing faults on overhead and underground systems.
  • Changing all types of connections. 
  • Patrolling circuits or fused branch as required. 
  • Make safe and provide temporary electric service on customer premises.
  • Troubleshooting all power quality customer issues, which include open neutrals, flickering lights and stray voltage.
  • Performing all types of switching on distribution and transmission circuits. Operating circuit breakers and other equipment in substations as required.
  • Operate various types of line vehicles and equipment such as bucket truck, line truck, jib-boom. Responsible for truck stock and additional material or equipment required to perform the work.
  • Operating and being responsible for the care and use of motor vehicles, pumps, blowers, motor generators, test equipment, tools and material associated with the work.
  • Being responsible for the avoidance of danger to the public and the preparation of daily reports. 
  • Reading and interpreting overhead and underground work order prints, construction standards, wiring diagrams, circuit maps, transformer connection and distribution equipment wiring diagrams and being familiar with the various types of service and meter connections as they apply to his work. Analyze, maintain and repair all types of distribution equipment such as automatic reclosures, vacuum switches, capacitor controls, load break switches, etc.
  • Prepare daily reports.
  • Receive and close out work via a mobile computer. Updating various statuses, data entry and job information.
  • Overseeing switching for other groups such as contractors or foreign crews.
  • Meeting customers and the public in a pleasant, tactful manner and performing his duties in such a manner asto ensure good public relations.
  • Being thoroughly familiar with the Company's general rules for the operation of the electric systems as theyapply to his/her work.
  • Performing similar or less skilled work as may be assigned.
  • Flexibility to work multiple shifts in various locations. This position is a 24 hour – 7 days per week rotating position.
  • As an employee of PSEG Long Island you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.

Job Qualifications

Required

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Must have completed an accredited T&D Apprentice Lineperson Training Program or an approved Investor Owned Utility Company's T&D Apprentice Lineperson training program
  • Experience with working primary voltage of 13kv or greater for a minimum of 1 year
  • Experience with working on a ladder
  • Able to perform elevated work without direct supervision
  • Required to pass a written entrance exam, and a hands on physical assessment to demonstrate knowledge of working safely on the Distribution System
  • Valid US driver’s license
  • CDL Required
  • Must provide certifications or journeyman card for High Voltage line work, 4kv, 13.2kv, 15kv, 27kv, 37kv

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list and not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).


As an employee of PSEG Long Island, you should be aware that during storm/outage restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions different from normal operations and work extended hours beyond your regular work schedule. You may also be required to work on premise or in an alternate location as directed by the company.

 

For all roles, PSEGLI’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. 
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.


If you are a current PSEG employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire.  Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires.  Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company. 


PSEGLI is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals. 
PSEGLI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position, please call 973-430-3845 or email accommodations@pseg.com.
If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com.  Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.


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