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Unitil · 2 weeks ago

Lineworker I

Unitil is an investor-owned public utility proudly serving Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, dedicated to delivering energy safely and reliably. The Lineworker I position involves performing sub-transmission, distribution, and substation construction, operation, and maintenance under the supervision of a Lead Lineworker.

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Responsibilities

Perform duties described under Lineworker Apprentice, Third and Second and Class position descriptions
Teach methods and procedures involved in all phases of linework and substations to those assigned who are in Lineworker training positions
Investigate electric service trouble calls and make necessary corrective repairs to restore proper electric service
Maintain time slips and inventory records for which the overall responsibility of the job and personnel required has been assigned
Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Lineworker, Line Supervisor, and Management

Qualification

Live line rubber glovingCDL ClassSub-transmission lineworkDistribution lineworkSubstation workHigh School diplomaTrouble call investigationTime slip maintenance

Required

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

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Consumer-driven health plan
Dental and vision coverage
Flexible work
Company-paid holidays
Robust, highly competitive retirement plan
Educational assistance

Company

Unitil

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Unitil is a public utility company specializing in natural gas and electricity distribution services.

H1B Sponsorship

Unitil has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (2)
2023 (4)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$65M
Key Investors
Scotiabank
2025-08-14Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2025-04-01Post Ipo Debt
1985-08-16IPO

Leadership Team

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Robert Hevert
President and Chief Administrative Officer
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