Key Accountabilities
- Perform all duties of a Lineworker 1/C and/or Single Person Worker duties.
- Maybe 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.
Qualifications
* Be proficient as a Lineworker 1/C as demonstrated by proficiency, testing and past performance appraisals.
* Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
* Be thoroughly familiar with all Safety Standards.
* 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.
* 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.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
* Exposure to inclement weather and temperature extremes.
* May be required to work a reasonable amount of planned and emergency overtime making available to supervisor an acceptable means of off-hour contact by telephone.
* Employees hired into this position will follow under the guidelines of the 8-year agreement.
More Information
Salary
- Hourly/$55.74
Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, 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). As such, 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 Gridis an equal opportunity employer thatvaluesa broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise.We foster a culture ofinclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.National Grid is proud to bean affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
