Senior Journeyperson Lineworker - South Shore & SE MA

National Grid; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid in Massachusetts is seeking Rated Lineworkers (1/C) for anticipated openings at our MA South locations including South Shore (Brockton, Quincy, Hanover) and Southeast (Hopedale, Marlborough, Attleboro, Uxbridge, Somerset).

As a first class Lineworker, you will build and maintain electrical distribution and transmission systems, climb poles, operate aerial and excavation equipment, and complete field documentation and reports.

Qualifications

• Must be a Lineworker 1/C or 2/C as demonstrated by proficiency testing and past performance appraisals.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Retain appropriate qualifications on the National Grid Switching and Tagging list.
• Be thoroughly familiar with Construction, Operating, and Maintenance Standards, and Safety Standards and Procedures.
• Be proficient with electronic devices and maintain various records, reports, and forms regarding payroll, materials used, and condition of plant, tools, and equipment.
• Demonstrate the ability to properly operate vehicles, tools, and equipment assigned to the department.
• Furnish an acceptable means of off-hour contact by telephone.
• Retain a valid motor vehicle operator's license, which does not restrict driving as to type of transmission or hours of operation.
• Must maintain a DOT health certificate and a System Hoisting certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of a Lineworker 1/C and/or Single Person Worker duties.
• Maybe required to handle substances considered hazardous.
• Follow all National Grid environmental policies.
• Occasionally direct and train overhead line crew personnel.
• Maintain various records and procure all stock as needed
• Install and remove common meters on single- phase services as required.
• Contribute to crew productivity, safety, and knowledge of the job.
• Be capable to act as Field Control Authority and assume responsibility for Red Tags

Skills

Lineworker certification

Safety conscious

Field experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DOT health certificate

System Hoisting certificate

Valid driver's license

Job description

National Grid in Massachusetts is seeking Rated Lineworkers (1/C) for anticipated openings at our MA South locations including South Shore (Brockton, Quincy, Hanover) and Southeast (Hopedale, Marlborough, Attleboro, Uxbridge, Somerset).

As a first class Lineworker, you will build and maintain electrical distribution and transmission systems, climb poles, operate aerial and excavation equipment, and complete field documentation and reports.