Apprentice through 1st Class Lineworker in White River Junction

*Internal posting criteria - if no internal candidates ARE qualified at 1st Class level 2nd Class candidates will be considered then 3rd Class then Apprentice.

General Summary

The Lineworker Apprentice position is primarily responsible for developing the technical skills necessary to perform a variety of functions related to the construction installation and maintenance of underground and overhead high and low voltage electric distribution systems. Work is varied in nature and incumbent applies basic knowledge of electricity to work performed. Incumbent works under immediate supervision and in compliance with established policies procedures and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Serves as an apprentice member in team effort to construct install and maintain overhead and underground lines transformers and associated equipment including the setting and removal of meters.
• Must be able to safely climb poles and comfortably work at heights.
• Digs pole and anchor holes and assists in setting removing loading unloading transporting and framing poles.
• Performs maintenance of distribution and service poles and de-energized attachments.
• Installs cross-arms secondary racks and devices anchors and guys as well as installs hardware and fittings for a vertical type construction including insulators.
• Performs minor vehicle maintenance; contacts Lead Mechanic to schedule routine and major vehicle maintenance or repair.
• Enrolls in maintains satisfactory progress in and completes the state approved Apprentice Line Maintainer training program and equivalent Company study educational requirements and completes appropriate reports in a timely manner.
• Required to act in a safe and courteous manner conducive to good public relations.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance principles including safety and regulatory requirements
• Basic knowledge of hazardous material handing requirements and environmental regulations related to the maintenance and operation of transmission and distribution facilities.
• Valid Vermont drivers license with a driving record suitable for insurability. Completion of Class A Commercial Drivers License is required within 180 days after hire.
• Sound written oral and interpersonal communication skills as well as math (algebra) and computer (MS Office Suite CAD Oracle Time Entry etc.) skills
• Must advance to T D Lineworker Class 1 within 4.5 years upon starting in Apprentice Step 3 role.
• Must have the ability to serve and satisfy internal and external customers and be a strong customer service advocate for the company.

This level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of a Lineworker College certificate program or the equivalent in related experience.

Working Conditions

Internal Little or no work is performed indoors. Incumbent participates in clearing the clutter in the stockroom garage general office space work vehicles other line areas or any other communal environment as needed.

External Work is routinely performed where there is exposure to outside atmospheric conditions or extreme heat/cold or moisture and exposure to traffic while performing line work functions. Work is occasionally performed at heights exceeding 100 feet and around water on uneven and slippery terrains in unsafe environments near rivers.

Special Frequently work requires scheduled and unscheduled overtime and incumbent will be on call after hours and on weekends to respond to emergency calls regarding line maintenance/service restoration.

Physical Demands

Work involves standing and walking for most of the time and occasionally requires working at heights exceeding 100 feet above ground. Work routinely includes pushing pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 120 pounds lifting objects weighing up to 75 pounds above your head and working with objects at shoulder height such as tools crossarms with pins insulators and braces. Working conditions equipment failure and workloads during peak periods may cause increased stress levels. Incumbents must have the physical ability to perform difficult manual tasks as required to operate the transmission and distribution system.

Working Relationships/ContactS

Internal Occasional contact with Engineers Pre-Construction Designers Meter Services and Transportation personnel.

External Contact with outside people includes but is not limited to customers contractors etc.

Accountability

This position is directly responsible for successfully completing assignments related to transmission and distribution operations repair and maintenance and developing the skills necessary to proceed onto next classification in T & D Linework.

Standard Work Day: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Performs restoration activities as assigned during emergency and service restoration situations to include after-hours and weekends.

Requirement: Must live within 35 minutes of the assigned district office under normal driving conditions.

About Green Mountain Power

Green Mountain Power serves approximately 270000 residential and business customers in Vermont and is partnering with them to improve lives and transform communities. GMP is meeting the needs of customers with integrated energy services that help people cut carbon and costs while continuing to generate clean cost-effective and reliable power. GMP is the first utility in the world to get a B Corp certification meeting rigorous social environmental accountability and transparency standards and committing to use business as a force for good. Fast Company named GMP one of the top five Most Innovative Companies in North America in 2022. GMP also earned a spot on Fast Companys Most Innovative Companies in the World list in the energy sector four years in a row (). In 2021 the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) honored GMP as a nationwide leader in energy transformation.

Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At GMP we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Green Mountain Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer