U.C.&M Apprentice (1/C acceptable)

Iberdrola; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP in Norwich, NY is seeking a U.C.&M. Apprentice (1/C acceptable) for hands-on construction and maintenance of electrical systems under direct supervision.

The role offers an hourly wage range and immediate exposure to live line work with opportunities to learn and advance. You will join a team that values safety, reliability and skill development, including pole climbing and basic meter work, with eligibility to progress to higher classifications after successful

Qualifications

• Be a role model and demonstrate integrity in all tasks.
• Be adaptable and work well under supervision and guidance.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure safe, reliable operations.
• Develop self and others by sharing knowledge and feedback.
• Demonstrate empowerment to grow through continuous learning.
• Focus on achieving results while following standard procedures.
• Technical skills relevant to electrical maintenance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision perform basic construction and maintenance on dead conductors, structures and equipment.
• Assist 1st Class and 2nd Class U.C.&M. Men with more involved work.
• Acquire pole climbing skills and work on energized conductors not exceeding 600 volts.
• May drive truck, operate winch, perform wiring tasks and meters-related work.
• Work toward advancement to U.C.&M. Man 2nd Class through testing.

Skills

Be a role model

Be agile

Collaborate

Develop Self and Others

Empower to grow

Focus to achieve results

Technical Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB INFO

POSITION - Union: U.C.&M. Apprentice (1/C acceptable)

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

LOCATION: NY - Norwich

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

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Job Posting End Date:

October-3-2026