Apprentice Power Line Technician - High-Voltage Fieldwork

Appalachian State University; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

New River Light and Power Co. is seeking a Power Line Tech I - Apprentice Lineworker in Boone, NC.

The role involves working with live high‑voltage lines, installing underground cables and repairing overhead poles, with required safety training and a future apprenticeship completion. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, six months of electrical experience, and obtain CDL Class B within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and six months electrical experience or equivalent.
• Must complete NC and NRLP apprenticeship program within hire period.
• CDL Class B required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Work with live high voltage conductors and maintain electrical equipment.
• Install underground power lines and repair overhead lines.
• Climb, hand work, digging, heavy lifting in all weather.
• Use safety techniques including climbing gear and bucket trucks.
• Install and maintain New River Light and Power's fiber‑optic network.
• Operate university/NRLP vehicles with a valid license.

Skills

Live line work

Safety procedures

Reading schematics

SCADA/AMI/OMS

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical utility lineman program

Tools

Bucket trucks

High voltage equipment

Job description

New River Light and Power Co. is seeking a Power Line Tech I - Apprentice Lineworker in Boone, NC.

The role involves working with live high‑voltage lines, installing underground cables and repairing overhead poles, with required safety training and a future apprenticeship completion. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, six months of electrical experience, and obtain CDL Class B within six months.