Job Info
POSITION - UNION: Line Trouble Shooter 1/C T&D
Responsibilities
• Safely performs all types of transmission and distribution pole line work, including climbing poles, installing or maintaining crossarms, pins, insulators, wires and cable, transformers, cutouts, lightning arrestors and related equipment.
• Works on energized lines and equipment in accordance with Company’s Distribution and/or Transmission Standards and Safety Regulations.
• Assumes the responsibility of emergency duty with a minimum of supervision and directs the activities of lower rated workers. Sharing the standby requirements of the area.
• Prepares and keeps such records as may be necessary and performs other appropriate work as may be assigned.
Skills and Requirements
• Must be a graduate of an approved vocational school, institute, or college with acceptable grades majoring in electrical and line worker training or have previous experience in line work. A qualified applicant may also be a first-class service worker, line worker apprentice or above.
• Must have a valid Class A driver's license unless you were a Lineworker with a Class B driver’s license prior to 7/1/2009, and a good record of safe driving.
• Is subject to the Company random drug and alcohol testing policy.
• Must practice Company safety policies and procedures.
• Must be capable of performing all the essential functions of the classification.
Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
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Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties.
