Electric Line Technician

Town of Apex • Apex, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Apex invites applications for the position of Electric Line Technician. This role is part of the Electric Line Crew and offers a career development program for individuals at various experience levels, from apprentice to journeyman. The work is performed within the Town of Apex, with no travel required unless for special training or volunteer emergency response. On-call and special project work are available after normal hours. The Town of Apex Electric Line Technicians perform technical work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of underground and overhead lines in the Town's electrical distribution system. Employees are expected to have a basic working knowledge of standardized techniques and practices in power line construction, maintenance, and repair, utilizing judgment for work methods and safety standards. The position involves frequent on-call and callback responsibilities and exposure to various hazards associated with electrical work, heights, extreme weather, loud noises, vibrations, chemicals, and confined spaces. Work is performed under the supervision of a lead worker and reviewed for conformance to work practice standards.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Graduation from High School or GED
• Desire to obtain promotions through participation in the Town of Apex Lineman Career Development program
• Basic working knowledge of the standard techniques and practices used in power line construction and maintenance work.
• Basic working knowledge of the use and care of all tools, equipment, and supplies used in power distribution work.
• Basic working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in power line work.
• Ability to climb poles safely and work efficiently.
• Ability to work on high voltage lines under supervision and to take precautionary measures to avoid accidents.
• Ability to use line worker's tools and equipment in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED supplemented by successful completion of a lineman technical career training program
• Experience related to electrical distribution system work
• Possession of a valid North Carolina class A commercial driver's license

Responsibilities

• Participates in the installation and alignment of power line poles, stringing primary and secondary lines, and attaching wire to insulators and cross arms.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces cross arms, supports, insulators, lightning arrestors, and fuse cutouts.
• Participates in the installation, construction, and repair of underground electrical systems by installing primary cables, secondary cables, and transformers.
• Assists others in locating trouble spots in the cable span, using fault finding test equipment, and takes necessary measures to excavate and correct problems.
• Determines whether equipment, such as a transformer, is faulty and replaces it.
• Operates bucket equipment to ascend to high wires, participates in making energized line taps, and connecting wires; handles energized aspects of the system as directed by the lead worker.
• Trims and disposes of tree limbs using a bucket truck, chain saw, trimmers, chipper, and other equipment, such as safety equipment, not mentioned; participates in tree trimming, chipping, and clean up.
• Assists in the transfer of wire and power lines from old poles to new poles, and the installation of metering equipment.
• Assists in the investigation of complaints regarding power failures, and helps with the necessary repairs; participates in making emergency repairs during electric power outages.
• Position involves running underground services using backhoes and trenchers.
• Attends training to upgrade and maintain skills.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Journeyman level may supervise other electric line technicians either in the absence of the Field Supervisor or on an ongoing basis as operator of the field services vehicle.

Benefits

• Free or low cost medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans
• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)
• Traditional sick and vacation leave
• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year
• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave
• Bereavement leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive wellness program

What This Job Offers

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