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Experienced Journeyperson Lineworker- West Massachusetts

11/18/2025

Perform all duties of a Lineworker 1/C and/or Single Person Worker duties, including handling hazardous substances and maintaining records. Occasionally direct and train overhead line crew personnel while ensuring safety and productivity.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

As the Electricity System Operator (ESO) for Great Britain, we sit at the heart of the nation’s energy system, running electricity networks safely and efficiently, minute by minute, hour by hour, 365 days a year. It’s our job to make sure there is enough electricity when people need it – we are the people who make sure the lights stay on, the kettle boils and your phone charger works, whether there’s demand from one person or one million.

About the Role

About us

National Grid is currently seeking Rated Lineworkers (1/C and 2/C) for our Massachusetts West locations - West (Central) - Worcester, Spencer, Leominster and West- Monson, Athol, Northampton, North Adams, Great Barrington.

Job Purpose

Position: Lineworker 1/C

Key Accountabilities

Perform all duties of a Lineworker 1/C and/or Single Person Worker duties.
Maybe required to handle substances considered hazardous.
Follow all National Grid environmental policies.
Occasionally direct and train overhead line crew personnel.
Maintain various records and procure all stock as needed
Install and remove common meters on single- phase services as required.
Contribute to crew productivity, safety, and knowledge of the job.
Be capable to act as Field Control Authority and assume responsibility for Red Tags

Qualifications

Be proficient as a Lineworker 1/C as demonstrated by proficiency, testing and past performance appraisals.
Be thoroughly familiar with all Safety Standards.
Retain appropriate qualifications on the National Grid Switching and Tagging list.
Be thoroughly familiar with all Construction, Operating, and Maintenance Standards, and Safety Standards and Procedures.
Be proficient with the use of electronic devices and maintain various records, reports, and forms regarding payroll, materials used, and condition of plant, tools, and equipment.
Demonstrate the ability to properly operate vehicles, tools, and equipment assigned to the department.
Furnish an acceptable means of off-hour contact by telephone.
Retain a valid motor vehicle operator's license, which does not restrict driving as to type of transmission or hours of operation.
Must have Highschool Diploma or equivalent.
Must maintain a DOT health certificate and a System hoisting certificate.

More Information

Pay Rate: Pay rate will be determined based on lineworker certificate candidate possesses at time of offer.

1/C - $56.13
2/C - $43.44

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.

Key Skills

LineworkerSafety StandardsConstruction StandardsOperating StandardsMaintenance StandardsElectronic DevicesRecord KeepingVehicle OperationHazardous Materials HandlingTrainingField Control AuthorityDOT Health CertificateSystem Hoisting CertificateProficiency TestingRed Tags ManagementCrew ProductivityJob Knowledge