Lineworker I

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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.

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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 sub-transmission, distribution, and substation construction, operation and maintenance. Perform rubber gloving at all voltages up to and including 34.5 kV. This position will normally be assigned to work under the general supervision of a Lead Lineworker. The Lineworker First Class may be assigned job responsibilities by the Line Supervisor or their designee and perform these assigned jobs independently or with other Lineworkers.

Principal Accountabilities:

% of Time

End Results

45%

Perform duties described under Lineworker Apprentice, Third and Second and Class position descriptions.

20%

Teach methods and procedures involved in all phases of linework and substations to those assigned who are in Lineworker training positions.

20%

Investigate electric service trouble calls and make necessary corrective repairs to restore proper electric service.

10%

Maintain time slips and inventory records for which the overall responsibility of the job and personnel required has been assigned.

5%

Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Lineworker, Line Supervisor, and Management.

Qualifications:

- Be available for and respond to outages, trouble calls, system emergencies during normal and overtime working hours.

- Reside within a geographical area defined as being 18 mile radius or 30 minutes travel time from the applicable UES service building in any direction, within one year of employment.

- Perform Live line rubber gloving on all voltages, up to and including 34.5Kv

- Provide line department standby on a rotating scheduled basis.

- 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.

- This is a position of a fully qualified Lineworker who has developed the understanding of and is able to proficiently perform all phases of sub-transmission and distribution linework and substation work required by the Company in a manner which conforms to the Company's Construction Standards and Safety Procedures.

- High School graduate or equivalent.

- Minimum of two years’ experience as a Lineworker II.

- Fully qualified Lineworker, able to perform all phases of line work required of a Lineworker III and Lineworker II.

- Requires CDL and Driver Qualification File

- Will be drug tested under the FMCSA drug pool

THIS NOTICE IS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR AGREEMENT WITH LOCAL UNION #1837, UNIT #1, INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, DATED June 1, 2023.

HOURS: For 1st Class: The normal working hours for this position are in accordance with Article 3, Section 3.2 (B). Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or Monday through Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Night Shift) 1st Class Utility Lineworkers rotate every two weeks or equally between these work periods.

WAGE: Ultimate rate - $57.42 per hour, for a 40 hour week. Overtime rates in accordance with I.B.E.W. Agreement, Local #1837. Starting wage will be in accordance with Article 3.1, Sections A – C.

Unitil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Last updated 12/04/2025