Apprentice Lineworker 3C
Salem, NH, US, 03079
Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.
At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.
Accountabilities
The apprentice line classification is comprised of a candidate who has successfully completed the overhead pre-line school and the Field Aptitude Test. This will determine if the employee has the ability to progress in the Overhead Lines Department. All other duties usually assigned to this classification.
OUTLINE OF DUTIES
· Candidate must become proficient at climbing poles and working at heights.
· Assist line crews, utilizing lineworker tools and equipment to set poles and construct lines.
· Observes, learns and performs duties of Line Worker 3/C under direct supervision.
Education and Experience
· Must be able to read, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
· Demonstrate a mechanical aptitude and ability to advance to Line Worker 1/C through progression process.
· Be physically able bodied and must be able to operate safely all Company vehicles, tools and equipment.
· Must be able to bend, lift and shovel dirt around poles.
· Successful completion of pre-lineworker qualifying Company programs.
· Must have and retain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, which does not restrict driving of off hours operations. Also, must obtain and retain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with proper endorsements to operate all applicable Company equipment, pass DOT physical and system hoisting certificate.
· Will be required to accept trouble shooters positions, when qualified.
· Exposure to inclement weather and temperature extremes.
· May be required to work a reasonable amount of planned and emergency overtime making available to supervisor an acceptable means of off-hour contact by telephone.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally.
For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.
Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.
With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global, Act Local” business model.
What we offer
Company funded Pension program
401k with Company match
Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)
Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
Share purchase/match plan
Defined Contribution savings plan
Top Talent Program
Volunteer paid days off
Employee Assistance Program
Achievement fund
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.
Nearest Major Market: Boston