Description
POSTING DATE: May 11, 2022
WAGES: Second Class 2nd Step Lineman Agreement Appendix “A”.
HOURS: Forty (40) hours per week, and requires overtime.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in climbing utility poles.
- Valid Massachusetts Commercial Drivers’ License Class A.
- Valid Massachusetts 1B Hoisting License
- Minimum (3) 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.
- Ability to handle bucket and digger vehicles.
- 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.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- 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.
- Pre-employment drug / alcohol screening in accordance with DOT regulations required.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Electric Division Manager or his designate and oversight by the Crew Leader, the 2nd 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:
- Assignment to a line crew for continued on-the-job training in overhead and underground electric distribution system installation and maintenance.
- Construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electric facilities, including working on energized conductors from poles and vehicle buckets using rubber gloves.
- Continued education at New England Public Power Association (NEPPA) line worker- training program will be required.
- MGED requires strict adherence to all industry safe practices.
- Maintenance of the Department’s equipment.
- Participation in all safety training programs and exercises.
- Any other related work as assigned.
All interested applicants must apply in writing to Laura Robbins, Human Resources Supervisor, 32 South Main Street Middleborough, Massachusetts 02346
Applications are available at www.mged.com/employment
MGED is an Equal Opportunity Employer