3rd Class through 1st Class Lineworker in White River Junction - Green Mountain Power

This position requires prior completion of at least 1 year in a qualified Electrical Lineworker apprenticeship program.

The T D Lineworker Class 3 position is responsible for performing a variety of functions related to the construction, installation or maintenance of underground and overhead high and low voltage electric Transmission and Distribution systems. Work is varied in nature and the incumbent applies an advanced knowledge of electricity to work performed. Incumbent works under direct supervision of a journeyman and in compliance with established policies, procedures and regulations. This position regularly requires an employee to work overtime or work outside of regularly scheduled hours for emergency or service restoration purposes.

Essential Functions (Majority of duties, but not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned as necessary.)

• Demonstrates a sound understanding of Company safety rules & practices (including but not limited to vehicles, tools, lineworkers or other personnel) and holds crew personnel accountable for efficient and thorough work under safe working conditions at all times.
• Serves as an apprentice member in team effort to construct, install or maintain overhead and underground lines, transformers and associated equipment, including the setting and removal of meters.
• Must have general knowledge of the transmission and distribution standards.
• Assists in locating and identifying service issues and assists in restoration of service on all classes of lines, substations, sectionalizing equipment.
• Must be able to safely climb poles and comfortably work at heights.
• Digs pole and anchor holes and assists in setting, removing, and loading, unloading, transporting and framing poles.
• Performs maintenance of distribution and service poles and de-energized attachments.
• Installs cross-arms, secondary racks and devices, anchors and guys, hardware and fittings for vertical type construction including insulators.
• Performs minor vehicle maintenance, contacts Lead Mechanic to schedule routine and major vehicle maintenance or repair.
• Enrolls in, maintains satisfactory progress in and completes the state approved Apprentice Line Maintainer training program and equivalent Company study, educational requirements and completes appropriate reports in a timely manner.
• Prepares and submits accurate and timely paperwork, electronic or manual (i.e. time tickets, timesheets, expense reports) for all job assignments.
• Required to act in a safe and courteous manner conducive to good public relations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Minimum education, experience, technical and communication skill levels and licenses/certificates normally required to perform the duties of this position.)

• Incumbent must be qualified, and maintain their qualification, to drive Department of Transportation (DOT) regulated vehicles and be in compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge in the techniques, procedures and use of the materials, equipment, tools and methods employed in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical facilities.
• Basic knowledge of hazardous material handling requirements and environmental regulations related to the maintenance and operation of transmission and distribution facilities.
• Sound written, oral and interpersonal communication skills as well as math (algebra, trigonometry) and computer (MS Office Suite, CAD, Oracle Time Entry, etc.) skills
• Must advance to T D Lineworker Class 1 within 3 years upon starting in Class 3 role.
• Ability and desire to adjust to change or ambiguities.
• Demonstrated ability to make technical decisions and take the lead within a team environment.
• Must have the ability to serve and satisfy internal and external customers and be a strong customer service advocate for the company.

This level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of a minimum of one year of the Line Maintainer Apprentice program and/or equivalent technical degree or certificate program meeting Vermont DOL Apprentice program requirements.

Working Conditions (Typical working conditions associated with this type of work and environmental hazards, if any, which may be encountered in performing the duties of this position.)

Internal Little or no work is performed indoors. However, responsibility for clearing the clutter: stockroom, garage, general office space, work vehicles, other line areas or any other communal environment is expected.

External Work is routinely performed where there is exposure to outside atmospheric conditions or extreme heat/cold or moisture and exposure to traffic while performing line work functions. Work is occasionally performed at heights exceeding 100 feet and around water, on uneven and slippery terrains in unsafe environments near rivers.

Special Occasionally work requires scheduled and unscheduled overtime and incumbent will be on call after hours and on weekends to respond to emergency calls regarding line maintenance/service restoration.

Physical Demands (The physical effort generally associated with this position.)

Work involves standing and walking for most of the time, and occasionally requires working at heights exceeding 100 feet above ground. Work routinely includes pushing, pulling, or carrying objects weighing up to 120 pounds, lifting objects weighing up to 75 pounds above your head and working with objects at shoulder height such as tools, crossarms with pins, insulators and braces. Working conditions, equipment failure and workloads during peak periods may cause increased stress levels. Incumbents must have the physical ability to perform difficult manual tasks as required to operate the transmission and distribution system.

Working Relationships/Contacts (Positions, other than supervisor and immediate co-workers, with which incumbent has frequent contact and the reason for contact.)

Internal Occasional contact with Engineers, Pre-Construction Designers, Meter Services, and Transportation personnel.

External Extensive contact with external customers and contractors while working in the field.

Accountability (Budget/asset amount managed, revenues/profits produced, and/or other financial resource incumbent is accountable for. Also indicates judgment/decision making level.)

This position is directly responsible for successfully completing assignments related to transmission and distribution operations, repair and maintenance and developing the skills necessary to maintain competence in T & D line work.

Standard Work Day: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Performs restoration activities as assigned during emergency and service restoration situations, to include after-hours and weekends.

Requirement: Must live within 35 minutes of the assigned district office under normal driving conditions.