Advanced Level Distribution Line Apprentice 3 or 4 (Multiple Locations)

Duke Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is hiring a Line Apprentice to support distribution operations across multiple centers in North and South Carolina, learning to perform line and service work safely while supporting outages and emergency responses. The role requires CDL and climbing ability and may involve on-call, day or night shifts, weekends and holidays.

Locations include Raleigh area centers and other Duke Energy facilities; residency within 40 minutes of the assigned site is required with relocation within 12

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid class A CDL
• Experienced climber
• Experience working on secondary voltage as a lone worker
• Exposure to MAD of single phase primary voltage
• Minimum of three (3) years of distribution line and service work
• Leadership in promoting personal and work group safety practices

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction and maintenance of the distribution system
• Demonstrate understanding of overhead and underground insulation and isolation principles
• Learn day-to-day operations and specifications of the distribution system
• Adhere to safety rules and procedures
• Develop positive and respectful working relationships to coordinate work activities
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
• Maintain accurate records and files
• Represent the company positively and professionally

Job description

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.

A resume is required for application to this job positng. Please make sure to include an updated resume detailing your previous employment and work experience duties.

Job Summary

This position can be hired as either a Line Apprentice 3 or a Line Apprentice 4 depending on experience verified on the applicants resume. 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.

Locations are subject to change based on business need.

• Cape Fear Operations Center - 6670 Wade Stedman Rd, Wade, NC 28395
• Pittsboro NC Chatham Co Work Ctr - 72 Hadley Mill Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312
• Cheraw Operations Center - 103 N Trade Ln, Cheraw, SC 29520
• Fuquay/Garner Ops Center - 9920 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
• Marion Center (Mullins SC) - 2696 East Highway 76, Mullins, SC 29574
• New Bern, NC - 103 Executive Parkway, New Bern, NC 28562
• Raleigh NC North Transmission & Distribution - 4690 Simms Creek Rd. Raleigh, NC 27616
• Aberdeen NC Southern Pines Operations Center - 1423 McNeill Way Rd, Aberdeen, NC 28315

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction and maintenance of the distribution system
• Demonstrate a proficient 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

Basic/Required Qualifications for Line Apprentice 3

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid class A commercial driver’s license (CDL)
• Experienced climber
• Experience working on secondary voltage as a lone worker
• Exposure to work within MAD of single phase primary voltage
• Minimum of three (3) 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.

Basic/Required Qualifications for Line Apprentice 4

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid class A commercial driver’s license (CDL)
• Proficient with tools, equipment, and vehicles necessary to perform line and service work.
• Experienced climber
• Experience working on secondary voltage as a lone worker
• Exposure to work within MAD of single phase primary voltage
• Minimum of five (5) years of distribution line and service work: demonstrated proficiency in constructing, maintaining, operating and troubleshooting the distribution system, and to ensure public safety and customer satisfaction
• Know, adhere to, and demonstrate leadership in promoting personal and work group safety practices to prevent accidents and injuries.

Desired Qualifications

• Exposure to work within MAD of three phase primary voltage
• Experience working with customers
• Proficient in using a work management system
• Clear written and oral communication skills
• Experience in leading and mentoring less experienced employees in all aspects of their jobs
• Experience serving as a first responder to electrical distribution system outages.

Specific Requirements

• Ability to successfully complete Mid-Level Skills Assessment Test (MSAT2) for Line Apprentice 3
• Ability to successfully complete Skills Assessment Test (SAT) for Line Apprentice 4
• Ability to attend various training classes, meet progression requirements and successfully complete a progression assessment qualification (PAQ)
• DOT Certification
• DOT Physical Successful background and drug screen
• 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
• 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.

This position has a residency requirement. You must reside within 40 minutes of the assigned operations site. In order to meet with aforementioned position requirement, you will be required to relocate from your current residence within 12 months of your start date. Relocation will be entirely at your own expense.

Working Conditions

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.

Travel Requirements

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable). No Represented/Union Position. No Visa Sponsored Position. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Diversity & Inclusion

Duke Energy values ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we’re dedicated to providing a work environment where all people are valued, respected and able to reach their full potential.

Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including but not limited to lactation, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or protected veteran status. Duke Energy complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination.