Distribution Line Apprentice 2 - Kingstree

Duke Energy Corporation•Kingstree, SC

14d•Onsite

About The Position

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. This position supports the operations process in providing and maintaining service to new and existing customers by learning a working knowledge of computer system, tools, equipment, and material. The position will be learning the day-to-day operations and specifications of the distribution system. In addition to normal work, position must be available to be on-call with a more experienced person as required and to work all hours as needed, day or night, weekends or holidays, to perform work required during planned outages or emergency situations (24/7). The position must learn to perform all duties in a safe manner and adhere to all Company safety rules and procedures.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Valid class A commercial driver’s license (CDL)
Experienced climber
Experience working on secondary voltage
Minimum of two (2) years of distribution line and service work: familiar with and understand the electrical distribution system and have troubleshooting skills and ability to assess level or repair required
Know, adhere to, and demonstrate leadership in promoting personal and work group safety practices to prevent accidents and injuries.
Ability to successfully complete the Virtual Assessment for Lineworkers (VAL)
Ability to successfully complete Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
DOT Certification
DOT Physical
Successful background and drug screen
Must live within 40 minutes miles of hiring operations center.
Relocation is at the expense of the applicant
This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading. You must maintain this weight restriction throughout your employment as a line worker.
Ability to stand a minimum of 5-6 hours; may be on ground, in a bucket on a line truck, or at the top of a distribution pole
Ability to sit for a minimum of 2-3 hours; may be driving a truck or sitting in a manhole or an underground vault
Ability to move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipment
Ability to lift up to 76 pounds
Ability to push/pull weights up to 116 pounds
Ability to carry up to 90 pounds
Ability to frequently climb or use authorized equipment to reach various heights and breadths
Ability to frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squat
Ability to differentiate between colors (color vision)
Manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, turn small knobs, etc.
Ability to obtain respirator clearance
Work schedule requires working various shifts as business needs arise
Position has on-call responsibilities as scheduled and generally available at other times as needed (24/7), demonstrate the ability to work independently, and to work all hours as needed, day or night, weekends or holidays, and in all weather conditions to perform work required during planned and emergency outages
Requires ability to travel and stay overnight to various locations and work extended hours to assist in major storm restoration
Subject to confined spaces (manholes, vaults, etc.)
Field Mobility Classification - Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.

Nice To Haves

Completion of Phase 2 of the Duke Energy Distribution Technical Training Program
Working experience with secondary voltage
Experience with single phase primary voltage
Working experience installing underground secondary cable and accessories for services (temporary and permanent)
Experience with application of secondary I&I on overhead and underground applications 0-300 volts
Experience installing anchors by hand
Experience installing and removing single phase meter
Experience with meter identification
Experience with transformer inspection and interpretation
Experience with application of secondary protective insulating equipment
Digger derrick and load securement experience
Experience working with customers
Working knowledge of a work management system
Demonstrated proficiency in constructing, maintaining, and operating the distribution system, and to ensure public safety and customer satisfaction
Clear written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Assist with construction and maintenance of the distribution system
Demonstrate a basic understanding of overhead and underground insulate and isolate principles
Familiar with and understand the electrical distribution system by completing the Line and Service Training modules
Know, adhere to, and promote personal and work group safety practices to prevent accidents and injuries
Develop positive and respectful working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
Maintain accurate records and files
Support the company's goals and represent the company positively and professionally

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