Util Worker 3/C

• Installation/removal of utility foundations, poles, excavating roadways, digging utility pole holes, installing foundations, and delivering material and equipment.
• Perform duties associated with foundation, structure, pole and other types of installations.
• Perform all duties while adhering to National Grid Safety and Environmental standards.
• Responds to emergency calls during off hours which may require overnight stays and perform duties in adverse conditions.
• Ability to operate equipment and perform manual labor or other duties as directed in various environmental conditions in a transmission right of way.
• Operate in a team environment.
• Perform all other work as required by the job, examples are but not limited to groundwork, delivering stock, digging pole holes by hand shovel, etc.
• Delivery of fuel products to support National Grid projects.

* Possess and maintain a valid driver's license, with an ability to obtain a Class A Driver's License with an air brake endorsement.

* High School diploma or equivalent.

* Be familiar with heavy equipment similar to equipment used by National Grid Transmission Line Services department.

* Be familiar with safe construction practices with knowledge of foundation construction in the Utility environment.

* Ability to work in Enclosed Spaces, be familiar with all types of vehicles/equipment in the Utility environment.

* Become familiar with Blue prints, Construction drawings, and Environmental Field Issue maps.

* Become familiar with Safe Hoisting and Rigging practices in the Transmission Line environment.

* Must be able to read and write English Language legibly.

* Demonstrate an ability to follow written or oral directions.

* Be physically able bodied and a safe and careful worker.

* Work under adverse weather conditions, in a 24/7, 365-day Operation.

* Be available for scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

* Accept assignments anywhere within service territory.

* Possesses Strong Mechanical and Communications abilities.

* Be able to progress to 2nd class utility worker.

Note:

* Successful completion of the Physical Capacity Test.

* Final Awarding of the Job(s) is contingent upon the applicant(s) successful completion of the FAT and a Field Assessment.

* Employees hired into this position will follow under the guidelines of the 8-year agreement.