FIRST CLASS LINEMAN

POSTING DATE:         May 2, 2022

CLOSING DATE:         Open until filled, review of applications on May 18, 2022

WAGES:                      First Class Lineman-3rd Step Agreement Appendix “A”.

HOURS:                       Forty (40) hours per week, and requires overtime.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in climbing utility poles.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in electric utility construction and maintenance with a utility company or power line contractor including work utilizing rubber gloves from vehicle buckets with energized conductors of 13,800 volts primary and 120, 240, 208, 277 and 480 volts secondary.
• Valid Massachusetts Commercial Drivers’ License.
• Valid Massachusetts 1B Hoisting License
• Ability to handle bucket and digger vehicles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess physical strength, flexibility and maneuverability and mental characteristics sufficient to perform the duties of the position. To perform strenuous work under emergency and all-weather conditions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:   Under the direction of the Crew Leader, the First-Class Lineman is responsible for all aspects of high voltage distribution utility line work, both overhead and underground.  Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electric facilities, including working on energized conductors from poles and vehicle buckets using rubber gloves, location and repairing faults.
• Ability to operate MGED’s equipment.
• Be familiar with various service and meter connections
• Perform switching on distribution and transmission circuits as required.
• Familiarity with truck stock and additional worksite materials.
• Ability to work with a digital system for review of job site records, work orders, payroll entry and other records.
• Applicant will be expected to work overtime in accordance with MGED requirements, including participation in an on-call rotation.
• Live within or within close proximity to MGED’s service territory.
• Participation in all safety training programs and exercises.
• Pre-employment drug / alcohol screening required.
• Any other duties as assigned.