Line Mechanic Apprentice

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

Job summary

Rochester Gas & Elec Corp in New York is seeking a Line Mechanic Apprentice to support overhead and underground electric systems. This union role requires maintaining safety standards, following procedures, and responding to emergencies as needed.

The position demands a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain CDL or related certifications. The role is field‑based, with rotating shifts and on‑call duties in the NY area, including Sodus.

Qualifications

• Have a satisfactory work record.
• 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.

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.

Job description

Job Info

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

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.
At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at [e-mail].
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.

Company

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP

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.
At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at [e-mail].
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