What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Lineworker Apprentice to Utility Lineworker I position at Unitil Corporation?
Position Purpose
Perform tasks covering all phases of sub- transmission line work, overhead and underground distribution line work, SCADA operation, substation construction and maintenance, metering systems installations and operation, control system operation, and maintenance of job and inventory records relating to assigned functions. Perform rubber gloving at all voltages up to and including 34.5 kV (1st Class only).
Principal Accountabilities :
Note : The working without assistance referenced below only applies for the 1st Class position.
End Results
Works without assistance to investigate customer or system trouble calls and emergencies, replace street light lamps and controls, and make repairs to equipment and conductors energized with voltages less than 600 volts and at all primary voltages with live line tools and methods in accordance with applicable regulations.
Works without assistance to set, remove, and read billing meters and measurement devices.
Works without assistance to reset transformer overload switches, open and close cutouts, remove limbs, perform routine switching, and perform any other work with live line tools in compliance with OSHA 1910.269.
Provide instruction to lineworkers under your direction who are in a training position. Assist standby lineworkers on system trouble calls and emergencies
Complete all field paperwork required to provide records of work completed; operations maintenance; motor vehicle records; accurate time records; and trouble / interruption reports
Qualifications for Utility Lineworker Apprentice
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must reside within a geographical area, defined as being eighteen (18) mile radius from the applicable UES service building (1 McGuire St Concord NH).
- Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license to operate commercial registered vehicles (Obtain a CDL Class A within 1 year), based on requirements of the State of New Hampshire and / or the State where the employee resides
- Requires CDL and Driver Qualification File
- Will be drug tested under the FMCSA drug pool
Qualifications for Utility Lineworker I
Scope / Quantitative Dimensions :
THIS NOTICE IS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR AGREEMENT WITH LOCAL UNION #1837, UNIT #1, INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, DATED June 1, 2023.
HOURS : For 1st Class : The normal working hours for this position are in accordance with Article 3, Section 3.2 (B). Monday through Friday, 7 : 00 a.m. to 3 : 00 p.m. or Monday through Thursday 1 : 00 p.m. to 11 : 00 p.m. (Night Shift) 1st Class Utility Lineworkers rotate every two weeks or equally between these work periods.
Unitil is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Last Updated : 01 / 02 / 2025
