Overhead Electric Lineman 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

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.