U.C.&M Apprentice

Iberdrola; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

NY State Electric & Gas Corp (Avangrid) is seeking a U.C.&M Apprentice for the Lancaster, NY area. The position involves under supervision performing basic to semi-skilled line and electrical maintenance tasks, learning pole climbing, and assisting senior U.C.&M personnel on energized circuits up to 600 volts.

The role may include driving duties and equipment servicing. Applicants should have related experience or training as described in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Under directive supervision does the less complicated construction and maintenance work on dead conductors, structures and equipment.
• Assists 1st Class and 2nd Class U.C.&M Men in the performance of the more involved work.
• Acquire pole climbing skills necessary in the performance of U.C.&M, work.
• Under close supervision works on energized conductors, structures and equipment not exceeding 600 volts.
• May drive truck and operate winch; clean parts, oil, tape, solder, minor servicing of electrical equipment; install simple power and lighting circuits; install/remove/ connect/disconnect electric meters and services.

Job description

**POSITION - Union:** U.C.&M. Apprentice**NUMBER OF POSITIONS:** 1**LOCATION:** NY - Lancaster**HOURLY RATE:** $39.41 - $62.68 **Responsibilities*** Under directive supervision does the less complicated construction and maintenance work on dead conductors, structures and equipment.* Assists 1st Class and 2nd Class U.C.&M Men in the performance of the more involved work.* Will be expected to acquire pole climbing skills necessary in the performance of U.C.&M, work. Under close supervision works on energized conductors, structures and equipment not exceeding 600 volts.* May be required to perform such work as driving truck and operating winch: cleaning parts, oiling, taping, soldering, minor servicing of electrical equipment; install simple power and lighting circuits, installing, removing, connecting or disconnecting electric meters and services.* Performs other related or less skilled work as directed. Must acquire knowledge and skills necessary for advancement to U.C.&M. Man 2nd Class. The knowledge and skills acquired will be determined by an appropriate test.**Experience, Education and Special Information Required:*** Should have had at least one year's experience as Laborer 1/c in the Maintenance Department, or its equivalent.* Must have the ability to learn the work of the Maintenance Department as indicated by an appropriate test.* Must be able to perform semi-routine operations of moderate complexity and variety where standard methods of procedure are available.* Equivalent to four years of high school; or two years of high school plus two years' apprenticeship or trade school training.* Must be able to qualify for an automobile operator's license.**Qualifications****Physical Qualification*** Normal health, physique and use of senses as indicated by passing the required physical examination given by a Company physician, including color perception.* Strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions.**Personal Qualification*** Should possess temperament suited to jobs where manual dexterity, precision and patience are particularly essential.* Must be willing to work extra and/or irregular hours and under unusual or special working conditions as required.**Competencies*** Be a role model* Be agile* Collaborate and Share* Develop Self and Others* Empower to grow* Focus to achieve results* Technical Skills**Company:**NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS 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] 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.