Lineworker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be a Lineworker 1/c or 2/c as demonstrated by proficiency testing and past performance appraisals.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Retain appropriate qualifications on the National Grid Switching and Tagging list.
• Be thoroughly familiar with all Construction, Operating, and Maintenance Standards, and Safety Standards and Procedures.
• Be proficient with the use of electronic devices and maintain various records, reports, and forms regarding payroll, materials used, and condition of plant, tools, and equipment.
• Demonstrate the ability to properly operate vehicles, tools, and equipment assigned to the department.
• Furnish an acceptable means of off-hour contact by telephone.
• Valid driver's license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid's Safe Driver policy.
• Retain a valid motor vehicle operator's license, which does not restrict driving as to type of transmission or hours of operation.
• Must maintain a DOT health certificate and a System Hoisting certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of a Lineworker 1/C and/or Single Person Worker duties.
• May be required to handle substances considered hazardous.
• Follow all National Grid environmental policies.
• Occasionally direct and train overhead line crew personnel.
• Maintain various records and procure all stock as needed.
• Install and remove common meters on single-phase services as required.
• Contribute to crew productivity, safety, and knowledge of the job.
• Be capable to act as Field Control Authority and assume responsibility for Red Tags.

Benefits

• Pay rate will be determined based on lineworker certificate candidate possesses at time of offer. 1/C - $63.63 2/C - $45.18
• 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).
• 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 Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring.
• National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and expertise.
• We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.
• National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer.
• We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.