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Overview

The NYSEG Line Mechanic 1/C, Apprentice Acceptable position involves complex construction and maintenance work on energized conductors, structures, and equipment. The role requires a strong understanding of electrical fundamentals and safety practices, along with the ability to work under various conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Perform complicated construction and maintenance work on energized conductors, structures, and equipment under directive supervision.
  • Make all types of polyphase transformer installations and perform phasing and phase rotation on polyphase circuits.
  • Conduct distribution and transmission switching and sectionalizing when required.
  • Trace and clear grounds and opens on series circuits.
  • Install, remove, connect, or disconnect electric and/or gas meters and services as needed.
  • Direct the work of other Linemen or Groundmen assisting in tasks.

Requirements

  • At least three years' experience as a Second-Class Lineman or equivalent.
  • Ability to perform routine operations of moderate complexity based on detailed instructions.
  • Good working knowledge of the company's line practices and standards.
  • Familiarity with the layout and characteristics of distribution and transmission lines in the assigned area.
  • Working knowledge of electrical fundamentals related to transmission and distribution construction and maintenance.
  • Familiarity with the company's Safety Rules and ability to render practical First Aid.
  • Must qualify for an automobile operator's license.

Additional Information

  • Position is located in Brewster, NY.
  • Must be willing to work irregular and/or extra hours as required.
  • May be required to work under unusual or special working conditions.
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How this job compares in New York, NY

Pay in context

At roughly $51/hr, this posting sits about 28% above the $40/hr median for welding jobs in New York, NY — toward the top of a $34–$53/hr middle band drawn from 27 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 67% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in New York, NY

We're tracking 39 other active welding openings in New York, NY right now, from 33 different employers. 14 of them were added in the last week. Across New York as a whole we're tracking 152 other active welding openings from 105 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in New York, or widen the search to New York.

The most active employers in New York at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in New York, NY (22), GTI Fabrication (3), and Veterans Health Administration (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New York, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are New York at $40/hr, Brooklyn at $33/hr, and Bronx at $30/hr. New York is among them.

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