Apprentice through 1st Class Lineworker in Poultney

Green Mountain Power•Poultney, VT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lineworker Apprentice position develops the technical skills needed to construct, install, and maintain underground and overhead high- and low-voltage electric distribution systems. Work is varied and involves applying basic knowledge of electricity under immediate supervision and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations. The position supports transmission and distribution operations, repair, and maintenance, while developing the skills needed to advance to the next T&D Linework classification. The standard workday is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The employee may be assigned restoration activities during emergencies and service-restoration situations, including after-hours and weekends, and will be on call. The employee must live within 35 minutes of the assigned district office under normal driving conditions. Green Mountain Power serves more than 275,000 residential and business customers in Vermont. Its electricity is 100% carbon free and 80% renewable on an annual basis. The company describes its work as focused on resiliency, affordability, and reducing carbon and costs. It is a certified B Corp and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance principles, including safety and regulatory requirements.
Basic knowledge of hazardous-material handling requirements and environmental regulations related to maintaining and operating transmission and distribution facilities.
Valid Vermont driver's license and a driving record suitable for insurability.
Complete a Class A Commercial Driver's License within 180 days after hire.
Sound written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Math skills, including algebra, and computer skills, including MS Office Suite, CAD, and Oracle Time Entry.
Advance to T&D Lineworker Class 1 within 4.5 years after starting in the Apprentice Step 3 role.
Ability to serve and satisfy internal and external customers and act as a strong customer-service advocate.
Knowledge normally acquired through completion of a Lineworker College certificate program or equivalent related experience.
Ability to perform difficult manual tasks required to operate the transmission and distribution system.
Must live within 35 minutes of the assigned district office under normal driving conditions.
Able to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and be on call after hours and on weekends for emergency line-maintenance and service-restoration calls.
Able to safely work at heights, including occasionally exceeding 100 feet.

Responsibilities

Assist a team in constructing, installing, and maintaining overhead and underground lines, transformers, and associated equipment, including setting and removing meters.
Safely climb poles and work at heights.
Dig pole and anchor holes; assist with setting, removing, loading, unloading, transporting, and framing poles.
Maintain distribution and service poles and de-energized attachments.
Install cross-arms, secondary racks and devices, anchors and guys, and hardware and fittings for vertical-type construction, including insulators.
Perform minor vehicle maintenance and contact the Lead Mechanic to schedule routine or major vehicle maintenance or repairs.
Enroll in, maintain satisfactory progress in, and complete the state-approved Apprentice Line Maintainer training program and equivalent company study and educational requirements.
Complete appropriate reports in a timely manner.
Act safely and courteously in a manner conducive to good public relations.
Perform assigned restoration activities during emergencies and service-restoration situations, including after-hours and weekends.
Complete assignments related to transmission and distribution operations, repair, and maintenance, and develop the skills required to advance to the next T&D Linework classification.