Second Class Lineman (willing to consider Apprentice candidate)

Join Our Team at Clear River Electric & Water District

Clear River Electric & Water District (CREW) is seeking a full-time Second Class Lineman (willing to consider Apprentice candidate) to join our Electric Department in Pascoag, Rhode Island.

As a locally owned public power utility, CREW is dedicated to providing safe, reliable electric service to the community we proudly serve. If you're looking to make a real impact in a close-knit community while working alongside a skilled and safety-focused team, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair overhead and underground electric distribution facilities.
• Perform switching, transformer installations, system upgrades, and emergency restoration.
• Operate line trucks, bucket trucks, and specialized equipment.
• Respond to outages and participate in an on-call rotation.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and customer service.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Enrolled in an accredited Journeyman Lineworker apprenticeship/program or a willingness to be sponsored by CREW and enroll in an Apprentice Lineworker Program
• Valid Rhode Island Class A Commercial Driver's License required or willing to obtain
• Must pass an initial drug test and participate in random drug testing program
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in all weather conditions.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and serving the public.
• Must reside within 30 minutes of CREW's office.

Benefits

• Competitive pay (Apprentices pay rate starts at $28.75 and Second Class Linemen's pay rate start between $43.27-$47.50 based on level of school completed)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave & Holidays
• Overtime and on-call opportunities

Why CREW?

We're a customer-owned and operated, not-for-profit electric and water utility committed to providing reliable service and maintaining strong ties to the community we serve. We take pride in providing dependable public power while maintaining a workplace built on safety, teamwork, and service. Every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference for the people who live and work here.

Apply Today: Applications accepted until: Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:30am