Line Mechanic Helper-Accredited (3)

About the Position:

Our mission in Electric Field Operations is to provide electric service safely and efficiently to all National Grid electric customers. The Electric Field Operation (EFO) department is responsible for installing and maintaining National Grid’s Electric Assets. Qualified crews of EFO mechanics will engage in all types of work in line construction, rearrangement, operation, and maintenance work on either the sub-transmission and/or distribution circuits.

National Grid is seeking Line Mechanic Helpers for our Overhead NY Line Department in our Western Division (Buffalo, Wellsville, Avon). The Line Mechanic Helper position, under direct supervision in a line crew, serves and performs routine manual functions involving heavy lifting, handle materials, tools and tackle on the ground associated with the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of our electric distribution line system. In addition to a starting wage of $31.57 per hour, we offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), pension, vacation and more.

As a Line Mechanic Helper, you will work directly under more experienced Line Mechanics to help maintain and deliver electricity to our customers. As your proficiency increases and your training continues, you will have the opportunity to be promoted/ progressed through the Line Mechanic series, ultimately reaching the Hot Stick level (Helper→A→B→C→Hot Stick).

Job Qualifications:

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Salary:

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$31.57/Hr

Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company’s testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.

Many of the terms and conditions of employment for this position are defined by a collective bargaining agreement that the Company has with a local union. Newly hired employees are bound by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as well as other agreements between the Company and the local union.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144 .

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.