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In addition to a starting wage of $43.07 per hour, we offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) plan, vacation, tuition assistance and more.\nUnder direct supervision, to do all work on secondary circuits or services and on dead primary, transmission, street lighting and communication circuits; to patrol and inspect transmission and distribution lines from the ground for faulty operation or defective equipment; and to assist other qualified Line Mechanics with work on energized circuits. Candidates must be capable of moderately strenuous work.\nThe preferred candidate would:\nHave the ability to travel during company 'call outs' for storm duty.\nUpon becoming a qualified Line Mechanic, will be required to permanently reside within 35 miles of the assigned work location.\nJob Qualifications:\nMust have a High School Diploma or equivalent\nMust have a valid CDL License\nMust have Line School Training with a minimum of 2 years experience working as a Line Mechanic\nValid driver’s license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy\nGeneral knowledge of line distribution and transmission systems and standards\nAbility to read operating diagrams and construction prints\nShould be available to respond to mutual aid requests for extended periods of time during storm situations both locally and out of the general geographic area\nShould have excellent communication skills\nPay Rate: $43.07/hr\nNational Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.\nPlease 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.\nMany 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. 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