Line Technician I-III

City of Wilson•Wilson, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Wilson is seeking a Line Technician I, II, or III to perform technical duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution system equipment. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of electric utilities. The work involves handling high voltage and can be performed in inclement weather, adding to its complexity. The City of Wilson is known for its innovation and outstanding service, offering a competitive salary and a best-in-class benefits package. Located in eastern North Carolina, Wilson is close to the Research Triangle and the North Carolina beaches, boasting a strong manufacturing base and excellent broadband services.

Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years (Line Technician I).
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years experience or service (Line Technician II & III).
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Ability to acquire a Class A CDL within six months of hire.
Must have passed LCDP I to be promoted to a Line Technician II (Line Technician I).
Must have passed LCDP II to be promoted to a Line Technician III (Line Technician II).
Must have passed LCDP III to be promoted to a Lead Line Technician (Line Technician III).
Knowledge of the equipment, materials, principles and practices used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electric utilities.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to electric utilities.
Knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines.
Skill in the use of electric hot line tools and equipment.
Skill in climbing utility poles and repairing elevated distribution equipment.
Skill in the operation of a bucket truck and digger derrick.
Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

Assists others in the installation, repair, operation and maintenance of the electric distribution system while de-energized (Line Technician I).
Participates in the installation, repair, operation and maintenance of the overhead electric distribution system while energized at secondary voltages (Line Technician II).
Participates in the installation, repair, operation and maintenance of the overhead electric distribution system while energized at primary and secondary voltages (Line Technician III).
Climbs utility poles to install hardware, fuses and transformers.
Maintains existing high and low voltage lines.
Performs switching and grounding of distribution lines.
Installs and removes cross arms, lighting arresters, primary and secondary lines, and span guys.
Operates a bucket truck and digger derrick.
Sets and pulls poles; installs anchors.
Performs regular inspections and maintenance of equipment.
Pulls wire to install electric utility distribution system.
Installs underground utility services.
Maintains and repairs substation equipment.
Assists in field installation of load management devices (Line Technician III).
Ties in conductors and changes insulators (Line Technician III).
Maintains and repairs street and rental lights (Line Technician III).
Responds to after-hours emergency calls.
Performs other related duties as assigned.