Line Mechanic 1/C, 2/C Acceptable
About The Position
The Line Mechanic is responsible for safely operating, maintaining, and constructing overhead electric systems, and for performing underground-system work as equipped. The role requires applying electrical fundamentals, recognizing related hazards, diagnosing system problems, and carrying out corrective work to ensure system safety and reliability. The mechanic works in a team environment and interacts with employees, customers, agencies, and trade allies. Employees must meet the physical requirements of the job, maintain a satisfactory work record, follow company rules and instructions, represent the Company professionally, and help ensure the safety of coworkers, the public, and Company property. The position may require responding to calls outside regular hours in any weather and being available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for applicable emergencies. Avangrid employees may also be assigned system-emergency duties that require work outside their regular schedule or job duties.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience in overhead electric construction and maintenance, completion of a formal training program in that work, and/or the ability to demonstrate the skills on an appropriate test.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license.
- Possess or have the ability to obtain a CDL or other certifications or licenses required for the specific job.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
- Satisfactory work record.
- Ability to pass applicable job tests and obtain licenses and certificates.
- Computer skills applicable to the work performed.
- Ability to follow instructions and function effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to respond to applicable emergency situations outside regular hours and be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as able.
Responsibilities
- Safely perform work associated with operating, maintaining, and constructing overhead electric systems.
- Safely perform operation, maintenance, and construction work on the underground system as equipped.
- Apply electrical fundamentals and recognize hazards associated with electrical work.
- Help ensure the safety and reliability of the overhead electric system.
- Understand and diagnose problems related to the overhead electric system and perform corrective work.
- Work collaboratively with employees, customers, agencies, and trade allies.
- Ensure the safety of self, coworkers, the general public, and Company property.
- Respond to applicable emergency calls outside regular hours, including in all types of weather, as able.
- Perform other less-skilled or related work associated with the job classification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
