Job Description
Job Purpose
The apprentice line classification is comprised of a candidate who has successfully completed the overhead pre-line school and the Field Assessment Test. This will determine if the employee has the ability to progress in the Overhead Lines Department. All other duties usually assigned to this classification.
Key Accountabilities
* Candidate must become proficient at climbing poles and working at heights.
* Assist line crews, utilizing Lineworker tools and equipment to set poles and construct transmission lines.
* Observes, learns and performs duties of Line Worker 3/C under direct supervision.
Qualifications
* Candidate must become proficient at climbing poles and working at heights.
* Assist line crews, utilizing Lineworker tools and equipment to set poles and construct transmission lines.
* Observes, learns and performs duties of Line Worker 3/C under direct supervision.
* Must be able to read, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
* Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
* Demonstrate a mechanical aptitude and ability to advance to Line Worker 1/C through progression process.
* Be physically able bodied and must be able to operate safely all Company vehicles, tools and equipment.
* Must be able to bend, lift and shovel dirt around poles.
* Successful completion of pre-lineworker qualifying Company programs.
* Must have and retain a valid motor vehicle operator's license, which does not restrict driving of off hours operations. Also, must obtain and retain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with proper endorsements to operate all applicable Company equipment, pass DOT physical and system hoisting certificate.
* Will be required to accept trouble shooters positions, including alternates, when qualified
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
* Exposure to inclement weather and temperature extremes.
* May be required to work a reasonable amount of planned and emergency overtime making available to supervisor an acceptable means of off-hour contact by telephone
- if completed a Lineman Apprenticeship program please attach thecertificate with your resume.
NOTE: Final awarding of the jobs is contingent upon the applicants' successful completion of "Pre-Overhead Line School" and the Field Assessment Test.
More Information
Salary
- Hourly/$39.86
Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company's testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.
Many of the terms and conditions of employment for this position are defined by a collective bargaining agreement that the Company has with a local union. Newly hired employees are bound by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as well as other agreements between the Company and the local union.
National Gridis an equal opportunity employer thatvaluesa broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise.We foster a culture ofinclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.National Grid is proud to bean affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
Job Purpose
The apprentice line classification is comprised of a candidate who has successfully completed the overhead pre-line school and the Field Assessment Test. This will determine if the employee has the ability to progress in the Overhead Lines Department. All other duties usually assigned to this classification.
Key Accountabilities
* Candidate must become proficient at climbing poles and working at heights.
* Assist line crews, utilizing Lineworker tools and equipment to set poles and construct transmission lines.
* Observes, learns and performs duties of Line Worker 3/C under direct supervision.
Qualifications
* Candidate must become proficient at climbing poles and working at heights.
* Assist line crews, utilizing Lineworker tools and equipment to set poles and construct transmission lines.
* Observes, learns and performs duties of Line Worker 3/C under direct supervision.
* Must be able to read, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
* Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
* Demonstrate a mechanical aptitude and ability to advance to Line Worker 1/C through progression process.
* Be physically able bodied and must be able to operate safely all Company vehicles, tools and equipment.
* Must be able to bend, lift and shovel dirt around poles.
* Successful completion of pre-lineworker qualifying Company programs.
* Must have and retain a valid motor vehicle operator's license, which does not restrict driving of off hours operations. Also, must obtain and retain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with proper endorsements to operate all applicable Company equipment, pass DOT physical and system hoisting certificate.
* Will be required to accept trouble shooters positions, including alternates, when qualified
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
* Exposure to inclement weather and temperature extremes.
* May be required to work a reasonable amount of planned and emergency overtime making available to supervisor an acceptable means of off-hour contact by telephone
- if completed a Lineman Apprenticeship program please attach thecertificate with your resume.
NOTE: Final awarding of the jobs is contingent upon the applicants' successful completion of "Pre-Overhead Line School" and the Field Assessment Test.
More Information
Salary
- Hourly/$39.86
Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company's testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.
Many of the terms and conditions of employment for this position are defined by a collective bargaining agreement that the Company has with a local union. Newly hired employees are bound by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as well as other agreements between the Company and the local union.
National Gridis an equal opportunity employer thatvaluesa broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise.We foster a culture ofinclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.National Grid is proud to bean affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
About National Grid
National Grid lies at the heart of a transforming energy system. Our business areas play a vital role in connecting millions of people to the energy they use, while continually seeking ways to make the energy system clean, fair, and affordable. In the UK we own and develop the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales, taking electricity from where it’s generated to where it’s needed.
National Grid Electricity Distribution delivers electricity to over 20 million people across homes and businesses in the Midlands, South West England, and South Wales.
In the US, we own and operate electricity and natural gas networks, serving over 20 million people across New York State and Massachusetts.
National Grid Ventures operates across the UK, Europe, and the US, developing, operating, and investing in large-scale clean energy infrastructure. National Grid Partners invests in entrepreneurs at the intersection of energy and emerging tech, with capital, resources, connections, and know-how.
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