Electric utility lineworker job description
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Example electric utility lineworker requirements on a job description
Electric utility lineworker requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in electric utility lineworker job postings.
Sample electric utility lineworker requirements
- Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Must have a valid commercial driver's license (CDL)
- Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
- Must have knowledge of electrical systems and safety procedures
- Must be able to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics
Sample required electric utility lineworker soft skills
- Excellent communication skills to work effectively with team members and customers
- Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues in the field
- Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure
- Flexibility to work long hours and be on-call for emergencies
- Physical stamina and agility to perform manual labor in various weather conditions
Electric utility lineworker job description example 1
Eversource Energy electric utility lineworker job description
The Lineworker constructs, installs, repairs, maintains and removes distribution and transmission circuits, substations and associated facilities. Other duties of the position include rigging poles on both energized and de-energized circuits, installing transformers, voltage regulators, capacitors and reclosures, replacing fuses, working on underground equipment and making repairs on energized equipment. In addition, the Lineworker may be required to perform tasks generally associated with lower rated classifications. This position requires mechanical aptitude, manual and finger dexterity, the ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions and climb and work on poles and structures. The ultimate wage rate for this position is $43.59.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:The successful candidate must be able to progress to the senior levels of this position, meet the requirements associated with standby coverage, and provide such coverage. Other requirements of this position include the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's license (Class A with an "O" endorsement), a proven safe driving record, a high school diploma or equivalent and the successful completion of the CAST aptitude test, if applicable. Candidates with a CDL/A License is preferred. Candidates with line school experience is also preferred. Will have storm restoration and emergency assignments. Individual must be available to work overtime for storm restoration and to maintain adequate and uninterrupted electric service at all times. The employee weight limit for this position is 300 pounds.
As part of the job requirements, the employee will abide by the terms of the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, including all Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) and the recently-negotiated NEAT MOU.
This position is subject to the provisions of the Apprentice Lineworker Training Program (ALTP). The ALTP provides effective and consistent training for lineworkers. Employees in the program will be working and training on various line projects in various locations throughout the state. ALTP participants will be part of a cohort of individuals who remain together during an 18-month training period. After 18 months employees will report to the specific AWC for which they have been hired as an 18-month progressed lineworker for additional training and work experience.
During the 18- month program employees will work an 8-hour schedule from 7:00am through 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Employees may, upon mutual agreement with management, work a 4/10 schedule. The specific hours of a 4/10 schedule may vary upon mutual agreement and may occur at any time or frequency throughout the year.
During the 18-month training period employees will use Legends Drive, Hooksett, New Hampshire as a base reporting location. They may also, as deemed necessary by the Company, report to specific job sites from the Tilton AWC territory south to the New Hampshire/Massachusetts border and, from the Keene AWC territory easterly to the Portsmouth AWC territory. Such reporting will take place at 7:00am unless a reporting time change is mutually agreed upon.
Employees in the ALTP will not be compensated for any travel or lodging during the 18-month period related to participation in the program.
While employees are participating in the ALTP, they will not normally be eligible for overtime during the regular work week that would interfere with their normal training schedule.
Note: The closing date is at 12:01 a.m. on the date shown; interested candidates must apply by previous day.
Worker Type:
Regular
Number of Openings:
1
EEO Statement
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Vaccination Information:
Eversource requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Eversource's HR department after you have been made a conditional offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws.
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:The successful candidate must be able to progress to the senior levels of this position, meet the requirements associated with standby coverage, and provide such coverage. Other requirements of this position include the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's license (Class A with an "O" endorsement), a proven safe driving record, a high school diploma or equivalent and the successful completion of the CAST aptitude test, if applicable. Candidates with a CDL/A License is preferred. Candidates with line school experience is also preferred. Will have storm restoration and emergency assignments. Individual must be available to work overtime for storm restoration and to maintain adequate and uninterrupted electric service at all times. The employee weight limit for this position is 300 pounds.
As part of the job requirements, the employee will abide by the terms of the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, including all Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) and the recently-negotiated NEAT MOU.
This position is subject to the provisions of the Apprentice Lineworker Training Program (ALTP). The ALTP provides effective and consistent training for lineworkers. Employees in the program will be working and training on various line projects in various locations throughout the state. ALTP participants will be part of a cohort of individuals who remain together during an 18-month training period. After 18 months employees will report to the specific AWC for which they have been hired as an 18-month progressed lineworker for additional training and work experience.
During the 18- month program employees will work an 8-hour schedule from 7:00am through 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Employees may, upon mutual agreement with management, work a 4/10 schedule. The specific hours of a 4/10 schedule may vary upon mutual agreement and may occur at any time or frequency throughout the year.
During the 18-month training period employees will use Legends Drive, Hooksett, New Hampshire as a base reporting location. They may also, as deemed necessary by the Company, report to specific job sites from the Tilton AWC territory south to the New Hampshire/Massachusetts border and, from the Keene AWC territory easterly to the Portsmouth AWC territory. Such reporting will take place at 7:00am unless a reporting time change is mutually agreed upon.
Employees in the ALTP will not be compensated for any travel or lodging during the 18-month period related to participation in the program.
While employees are participating in the ALTP, they will not normally be eligible for overtime during the regular work week that would interfere with their normal training schedule.
Note: The closing date is at 12:01 a.m. on the date shown; interested candidates must apply by previous day.
Worker Type:
Regular
Number of Openings:
1
EEO Statement
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Vaccination Information:
Eversource requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Eversource's HR department after you have been made a conditional offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws.
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
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Electric utility lineworker job description example 2
Unitil electric utility lineworker job description
Our Company
More than a utility company, Unitil provides energy for life.
Our work helps keep homes comfortable, businesses thriving and communities connected. Unitil is an investor-owned public utility proudly serving Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We are dedicated to delivering energy to our customers safely and reliably.
Unitil is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success of Unitil is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity and value our employees.
Take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package.
Unitil offers competitive salaries, a consumer-driven health plan, dental and vision coverage, flexible work, company-paid holidays, a, robust, highly competitive retirement plan and educational assistance.
*Note: Benefit offerings may differ between union and non-union employee groups.
Position Purpose:
Perform tasks covering all phases of sub- transmission line work, overhead and underground distribution line work, SCADA operation, substation construction and maintenance, metering systems installations and operation, control system operation, and maintenance of job and inventory records relating to assigned functions. Perform rubber gloving at all voltages up to and including 34.5 kV (normally for 1st Class only).
Principal Accountabilities:
Note: The working without assistance referenced below only applies for the 1st Class position.
Works without assistance to investigate customer or system trouble calls and emergencies, replace street light lamps and controls, and make repairs to equipment and conductors energized with voltages less than 600 volts and at all primary voltages with live line tools and methods in accordance with applicable regulations.
Works without assistance to set, remove, and read billing meters and measurement devices.
Works without assistance to reset transformer overload switches, open and close cutouts, remove limbs, perform routine switching, and perform any other work with live line tools in compliance with OSHA 1910.269.
Respond to system trouble calls and emergencies.
Complete all field paperwork required to provide records of work completed; operations maintenance; motor vehicle records; accurate time records; and trouble/interruption reports
Requirements:
• Be available for and respond to outages, trouble calls and system emergencies during normal and overtime hours.
• Reside within a geographical area defined as being an 18 mile radius or 30 minutes travel time from the applicable operating center, in any direction within one year of employment.
• Provide line department standby on a rotating schedule basis. (only for 1st and 2nd Class)
• Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license to operate commercial registered vehicles (CDL Class A), based on requirements of the State of New Hampshire and/or the State where the employee resides.
Qualifications:
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• The qualifications will vary between the Apprentice through the 1st Class position which can be provided upon request.
Last updated: 10-3-22
More than a utility company, Unitil provides energy for life.
Our work helps keep homes comfortable, businesses thriving and communities connected. Unitil is an investor-owned public utility proudly serving Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We are dedicated to delivering energy to our customers safely and reliably.
Unitil is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success of Unitil is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity and value our employees.
Take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package.
Unitil offers competitive salaries, a consumer-driven health plan, dental and vision coverage, flexible work, company-paid holidays, a, robust, highly competitive retirement plan and educational assistance.
*Note: Benefit offerings may differ between union and non-union employee groups.
Position Purpose:
Perform tasks covering all phases of sub- transmission line work, overhead and underground distribution line work, SCADA operation, substation construction and maintenance, metering systems installations and operation, control system operation, and maintenance of job and inventory records relating to assigned functions. Perform rubber gloving at all voltages up to and including 34.5 kV (normally for 1st Class only).
Principal Accountabilities:
Note: The working without assistance referenced below only applies for the 1st Class position.
Works without assistance to investigate customer or system trouble calls and emergencies, replace street light lamps and controls, and make repairs to equipment and conductors energized with voltages less than 600 volts and at all primary voltages with live line tools and methods in accordance with applicable regulations.
Works without assistance to set, remove, and read billing meters and measurement devices.
Works without assistance to reset transformer overload switches, open and close cutouts, remove limbs, perform routine switching, and perform any other work with live line tools in compliance with OSHA 1910.269.
Respond to system trouble calls and emergencies.
Complete all field paperwork required to provide records of work completed; operations maintenance; motor vehicle records; accurate time records; and trouble/interruption reports
Requirements:
• Be available for and respond to outages, trouble calls and system emergencies during normal and overtime hours.
• Reside within a geographical area defined as being an 18 mile radius or 30 minutes travel time from the applicable operating center, in any direction within one year of employment.
• Provide line department standby on a rotating schedule basis. (only for 1st and 2nd Class)
• Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license to operate commercial registered vehicles (CDL Class A), based on requirements of the State of New Hampshire and/or the State where the employee resides.
Qualifications:
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• The qualifications will vary between the Apprentice through the 1st Class position which can be provided upon request.
Last updated: 10-3-22
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Electric utility lineworker job description example 3
United States Steel electric utility lineworker job description
11458BRJob Description:U. S. Steel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture and celebrate the diversity of our employees. This position is an industrial electrician responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting a wide range of equipment in the Cold Mill area of Big River Steel facility.
1) Ensure Safety, Environmental, Quality requirements and "where applicable" ResponsibleSteel requirements are followed
2) Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on complex electrical equipment, including PLCs, control circuits, communication systems, I/O field devices, and VFD drives/motors
3) Install or modify electrical equipment following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, and other specifications with minimal instruction after general assignment
4) Use Electrical Ingenuity and Work directly with all mechanics and operations personnel in a fast-paced environment to help develop a safety focused and productive Finishing Mill Team. Support maintenance teammates to help maintain a positive and efficient work environment focused on safety and reliability
Requirements:
1) Demonstrated safety focus and willingness to proactively apply it in a team environment.
2) Quality and detail oriented with strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills.
3) Adaptability to accept changes in job duties and eagerness to learn and apply new knowledge.
4) Reliable team player with good communication skills.
5) Highly motivated, self-directed, and willing to put in extra hours when needed.
6) Demonstrated proficiency using precision measuring instruments.
7) Experienced with mobile equipment. (Rough Terrain, Man Lift, Forklift Carry Deck or Broaderson).
8) Efficient in the Metric Measuring System a plus.
9) Basic computer skills: MS Excel, Word, and Outlook is a plus.
10) Read Electrical drawings, blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
11) Knowledgeable of programming and troubleshooting logic to include ladder logic, function block programming (Logicad and Step 7).
12) Knowledgeable of VFDs, principal design, programming, and trouble shooting skills; I.O. systems (Beckhoff, Allen Bradley) and design layout; three-phase motors and ability to troubleshoot; network infrastructure; basic mechanical components in a mill; basic Hydraulic systems, how they operate and design layout.
13) Willing to learn and take on multiple roles, such as mechanical and production positions as well as continually improve on primary skill set.
U. S. Steel is a leading steel producer founded in 1901. Today, we're a greener company with an infinitely recyclable product, the world's only LEED-certified steel mill, and an ambitious plan to reduce emissions. We make products that make everyday life possible - automotive, construction, appliance, energy, container, and packaging industries all benefit from our innovation.
We show pride in our communities with company-sponsored employee volunteer programs, corporate contributions, partnerships in support of education, scholarships for our next generation of leaders, and many other programs.
We are continually recognized for our commitment to our employees, most recently as a Most Loved Workplace (Newsweek 2021), a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality (Human Rights Campaign Foundation 2020 & 2021), and a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion (Disability Equality Index 2021). It's easy to see why U. S. Steel employees take Pride in Our Past as we Build the Future, United by Steel.
Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel's success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company's success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)
Competency Summary:
At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:
Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results
1) Ensure Safety, Environmental, Quality requirements and "where applicable" ResponsibleSteel requirements are followed
2) Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on complex electrical equipment, including PLCs, control circuits, communication systems, I/O field devices, and VFD drives/motors
3) Install or modify electrical equipment following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, and other specifications with minimal instruction after general assignment
4) Use Electrical Ingenuity and Work directly with all mechanics and operations personnel in a fast-paced environment to help develop a safety focused and productive Finishing Mill Team. Support maintenance teammates to help maintain a positive and efficient work environment focused on safety and reliability
Requirements:
1) Demonstrated safety focus and willingness to proactively apply it in a team environment.
2) Quality and detail oriented with strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills.
3) Adaptability to accept changes in job duties and eagerness to learn and apply new knowledge.
4) Reliable team player with good communication skills.
5) Highly motivated, self-directed, and willing to put in extra hours when needed.
6) Demonstrated proficiency using precision measuring instruments.
7) Experienced with mobile equipment. (Rough Terrain, Man Lift, Forklift Carry Deck or Broaderson).
8) Efficient in the Metric Measuring System a plus.
9) Basic computer skills: MS Excel, Word, and Outlook is a plus.
10) Read Electrical drawings, blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
11) Knowledgeable of programming and troubleshooting logic to include ladder logic, function block programming (Logicad and Step 7).
12) Knowledgeable of VFDs, principal design, programming, and trouble shooting skills; I.O. systems (Beckhoff, Allen Bradley) and design layout; three-phase motors and ability to troubleshoot; network infrastructure; basic mechanical components in a mill; basic Hydraulic systems, how they operate and design layout.
13) Willing to learn and take on multiple roles, such as mechanical and production positions as well as continually improve on primary skill set.
U. S. Steel is a leading steel producer founded in 1901. Today, we're a greener company with an infinitely recyclable product, the world's only LEED-certified steel mill, and an ambitious plan to reduce emissions. We make products that make everyday life possible - automotive, construction, appliance, energy, container, and packaging industries all benefit from our innovation.
We show pride in our communities with company-sponsored employee volunteer programs, corporate contributions, partnerships in support of education, scholarships for our next generation of leaders, and many other programs.
We are continually recognized for our commitment to our employees, most recently as a Most Loved Workplace (Newsweek 2021), a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality (Human Rights Campaign Foundation 2020 & 2021), and a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion (Disability Equality Index 2021). It's easy to see why U. S. Steel employees take Pride in Our Past as we Build the Future, United by Steel.
Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel's success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company's success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)
Competency Summary:
At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:
Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results
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Updated March 14, 2024