Electric Line Technician II

Albemarle • Albemarle, NC

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About The Position

Performs skilled technical work assisting with construction, maintenance, and repair of underground and overhead electrical distribution lines. The role includes tree trimming and related line-clearance work, operation of trucks and equipment, and responding to service requests to connect or discontinue service. The employee works closely with the Electric Crew Leader and journeyman-level line workers to repair, splice, and maintain distribution lines, transformers, and services in energized and de-energized environments. The position performs line technician-level work and observes and performs skilled electrical distribution work under supervision, applying standardized techniques and safety standards. The role includes a one-week on-call standby rotation and call-back responsibilities. Work takes place indoors and outdoors and involves exposure to extreme temperatures and hazards associated with electrical work. Work is supervised by the Electric Line Crew Leader and evaluated through conferences, observation of results, and review for conformance with instructions and accepted standards.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school supplemented by technical training in electrical principles and considerable experience in a skilled trade, preferably electrical; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina commercial driver's license.
• Certification as a graduate of Basic Climbing school, Basic and Intermediate Lineman schools, Substation school, Transformer school, and Electric Safety certification as required by the City.
• Training in Basic First Aid and AED use and Arc Flash Safety.
• Ability to perform the physical functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Visual acuity sufficient to operate mobile equipment, monitor work-site progress, perform skilled electrical tasks, and inspect and assemble small parts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger/derrick trucks, trenchers, and other light, medium, and heavy equipment.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment necessary for electrical distribution work.
• Participate with journeyman-level line workers in primary and secondary voltage work.
• Assist in installing primary and secondary underground and overhead conductors.
• Answer requests and calls related to all aspects of the electric distribution system while on call.
• Trim or cut trees and install or repair transformers, fuses, poles, cross arms, switches, lightning arrestors, and related materials.
• Serve in the on-call rotation and respond to call-backs when conditions mandate.
• Assist in constructing, maintaining, repairing, splicing, and maintaining overhead and underground distribution lines, transformers, and services.
• Answer service calls to connect or discontinue service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED