What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transmission Line Worker position at AVANGRID?
Job Summary
Provides specialized technical services, consulting, advice and support related to electric distribution or transmission for business projects or operating distribution, substation or transmission assets to guarantee a reliable, efficient and safe management of assets and mechanical, electrical and control systems and components.
Duties
- 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.
- Shares 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 have passed the exam and be a qualified 1/C, 2/C, or 3/C Line Worker.
- Must have a Class A driver's license unless you were a Line Worker 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 carrying out the essential functions of the classification.
- Must reside within an acceptable distance from headquarters and be available for emergency assignments.
Competencies:
- Be a role model
- Be agile
- Collaborate and Share
- Develop Self & Others
- Empower to grow
- Focus to achieve results
- Technical Skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36.77 - $48.24 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
- Differential pay
- Overtime pay
Experience:
- Underground utilities: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Augusta, ME 04330 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $37 - $48
