Apprentice through 1st Class Lineworker in Springfield

About Green Mountain Power

Green Mountain Power serves more than 275,000 residential and business customers in Vermont with electricity that's 100% carbon free and 80% renewable on an annual basis. GMP is partnering with customers to provide solutions that deliver resiliency and affordability while cutting carbon and costs for all. 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. GMP was named to Fast Company's 2024 Most Innovative Companies in the World list, the sixth time earning that honor. In 2024, 2023 and 2021 the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) honored GMP as a nationwide leader in energy transformation. And, in 2022 GMP was named to TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential Companies for its groundbreaking resiliency work to transform the grid for customers.

About the Role

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.

The hourly pay range for this position is $39.18 to $60.48.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as an apprentice member in a team effort to construct, install and maintain overhead and underground lines, transformers and associated equipment, including the setting and removal of meters.
• Climbs poles and works 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.
• Acts in a safe and courteous manner conducive to good public relations.
• Participates in clearing clutter in communal environments as needed.
• Performs restoration activities as assigned during emergency and service restoration situations, to include after-hours and weekends.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance principles, including safety and regulatory requirements.
• Basic knowledge of hazardous material handling requirements and environmental regulations related to the maintenance and operation of transmission and distribution facilities.
• Valid Vermont driver's 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.
• Math (algebra) and computer skills (MS Office Suite, CAD, Oracle Time Entry, etc.).

Qualifications

• This level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of a Lineworker College certificate program or the equivalent in related experience.
• Must live within 35 minutes of the assigned district office under normal driving conditions.

Advancement & Expectations

• Internal posting criteria: if no internal candidates are qualified at 1st Class level, 2nd Class candidates will be considered, then 3rd Class, then Apprentice.
• 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.
• Must be able to safely climb poles and comfortably work at heights.
• Frequently requires scheduled and unscheduled overtime and incumbent will be on call after hours and on weekends.
• Incumbents must have the physical ability to perform difficult manual tasks as required to operate the transmission and distribution system.

Working Conditions

• Little or no work is performed indoors.
• 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.

Physical Demands

• Work involves standing and walking for most of the time.
• Occasionally requires working at heights exceeding 100 feet above ground.
• 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.