Senior Lineworker & Field Crew Lead

National Grid; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 148,781,000 - 217,661,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid seeks Rated Lineworkers for anticipated openings in Western Massachusetts locations including Northampton, North Adams and Great Barrington. The role covers Lineworker 1/C duties, safety compliance, and field leadership responsibilities on a DOT-regulated workforce.

Successful candidates will hold a high school diploma or equivalent, maintain required DOT health and System hoisting certificates, and be able to operate vehicles and on-site equipment.

Qualifications

• Be proficient as a Lineworker 1/C as demonstrated by proficiency, testing and past performance appraisals.
• Be thoroughly familiar with all Safety Standards.
• Retain appropriate qualifications on the National Grid Switching and Tagging list.
• Be thoroughly familiar with all Construction, Operating, and Maintenance Standards, and Safety Standards and Procedures.
• Be proficient with the use of 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 have Highschool Diploma or equivalent.
• 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 1/C proficiency

Safety standards knowledge

Motor vehicle operator's license

Off-hour contact by phone

Education

Highschool Diploma or equivalent

Tools

DOT health certificate

System hoisting certificate

Job description

National Grid seeks Rated Lineworkers for anticipated openings in Western Massachusetts locations including Northampton, North Adams and Great Barrington. The role covers Lineworker 1/C duties, safety compliance, and field leadership responsibilities on a DOT-regulated workforce.

Successful candidates will hold a high school diploma or equivalent, maintain required DOT health and System hoisting certificates, and be able to operate vehicles and on-site equipment.