Line Mechanic Apprentice

Iberdrola; Town of Sodus (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Gas & Elec Corp in Sodus, NY seeks a Line Mechanic Apprentice to safely operate, maintain and construct the overhead electric system. Candidates should have at least three years’ overhead line experience or formal training and be able to diagnose issues.

A high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, and CDL or license eligibility are required. Hourly rate ranges from $23.04 to $58.19, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Have a satisfactory work record.
• Execute the physical requirements to perform their job.
• Pass job tests, obtain licenses and certificates, and computer skills applicable to the work performed.
• Follow instructions and function in a team environment including effective interaction with supervisors, coworkers, customers, agencies, and trade allies.
• Respond to calls outside of regular hours in all types of weather and be available 24/7 to assist or respond to emergencies.
• Comply with company rules and ensure safety of self, coworkers, the public, and property.
• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and possess or obtain a CDL or other required licenses.
• Perform other less skilled or related work.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and construct overhead electric system safely and effectively.
• Diagnose problems related to overhead systems and perform corrective work.
• Handle underground system work as equipped.
• Be ready to respond to emergencies and unusual hours.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL

Job description

Job Info

POSITION – Union: Line Mechanic Apprentice

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

LOCATION: NY – NY - Sodus

HOURLY RATE: $23.04 – 58.19

Responsibilities

Safely and effectively performs any and all work associated with the operation, maintenance and construction of the overhead electric system. Must have had at least three years’ experience in overhead electric construction and maintenance and/or have completed a formal training program in overhead electric construction and maintenance and/or the ability to demonstrate these skills on an appropriate test. Must be able to understand and diagnose problems related to the overhead electric system and perform the work to correct these problems. Safely and effectively perform operation maintenance and construction of the underground system as equipped.

Skills and Requirements

Have a satisfactory work record. Execute the physical requirements to perform their job. Pass job tests, obtain licenses and certificates, and computer skills applicable to the work performed. Follow instructions and function in a team environment including effective interaction with supervisors, coworkers, customers, agencies, and trade allies. Respond to calls outside of regular hours in all types of weather and be available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to assist or respond to applicable emergency situations as able. Comply with the rules of the company, as applicable. Ensure the safety of self, coworkers, the general public, and company property. Represent the Company in a professional manner. Must have obtained a high school diploma or GED. Must have a valid driver’s license and possess or have the ability to obtain a CDL or other certifications or licenses required for the specific job. Perform other less skilled or related work associated with their job classifications.

Competencies

Be a role model. Be agile. Collaborate and Share. Develop Self and Others. Empower to grow. Focus to achieve results. Technical Skills Mobility Information

Company Information

Company: ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP

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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. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power. Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.

Job Posting End Date

October-20-2026

Company Overview

We are one of the main energy companies in the world, a leader in renewables, which champions the energy transition towards a low-emissions economy. We supply energy to nearly 100 million people in dozens of countries and develops its renewable, network and commercial activities in Europe (Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil and Australia and maintains markets such as Japan and Poland, among others, as growth platforms.