Apprentice to Journeyman Lineman

EnergyUnited; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

EnergyUnited in Lexington, NC seeks an Apprentice to Journeyman Lineman to join our team. You will learn construction, operation, and maintenance of a reliable electric system while emphasizing safety and teamwork.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or equivalent; Lineman Academy preferred; NC CDL Class A; clean driving record; ability to lift 100+ pounds; and reside within 25 miles of Lexington. Competitive benefits and salary are offered.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent is required.
• Graduate from a Lineman Academy is preferred.
• Possess a North Carolina Commercial Driver's License, Class A.
• Clean driving record and ability to safely drive a company vehicle.
• Ability to lift and move weights in excess of 100 pounds.
• Must live within 25 miles of the Lexington, NC office.

Responsibilities

• Observe all safety rules and regulations adopted by the cooperative.
• Learn and demonstrate specialized technical skills in the construction, operation and maintenance of a reliable electric system.
• Make recommendations for changes needed to improve operations in your assigned area as it relates to the position.
• Coordinate and cooperate with your team members in performing assigned responsibilities.
• Learn to perform responsibilities in emergency and on-call work using knowledge of voltage regulation and protection devices.
• Learn to apply theory to knowledge in sizing transformers and understand transmission and distribution feeds.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who is EnergyUnited?

Our mission is to deliver reliable energy at competitive prices. We serve over 140,000 members throughout our 19-county territory who rely on us every day to keep the power on and that isn't something we take lightly! Our team is the best in the industry and if you are looking to work for a company with core values like Safety, Integrity, Commitment and Excellence, then look no further. We've been in the power services business for over 80 years, and we know a thing or two about what it takes to be successful!

Who is EnergyUnited?

Our mission is to deliver reliable energy at competitive prices. We serve over 140,000 members throughout our 19-county territory who rely on us every day to keep the power on and that isn't something we take lightly! Our team is the best in the industry and if you are looking to work for a company with core values like Safety, Integrity, Commitment and Excellence, then look no further. We've been in the power services business for over 80 years, and we know a thing or two about what it takes to be successful!

Would you like to join our team of dedicated professionals? We have an immediate full time opening for a talented, hardworking individual to join our team at our Lexington, NC location as an Apprentice up to a Journeyman Lineman. We offer an excellent benefit package, outstanding 401K, and a competitive salary. A perfect candidate for this position would be someone who:

• Places safety as top priority when working.
• Collaborates effectively with team members.
• Enjoys analyzing and troubleshooting power service issues.
• Values the cooperative business model.
• Fosters an attitude of innovation and efficiency.

In This Role You Will

• Observe all safety rules and regulations adopted by the cooperative.
• Learn and Demonstrate specialized technical skills in the construction, operation and maintenance of a reliable electric system.
• Make recommendations for changes needed to improve operations in your assigned area as it relates to the position.
• Coordinate and cooperate with your team members in performing assigned responsibilities.
• Lear to perform responsibilities in emergency and on-call work using your knowledge of voltage regulation, fault current, and coordination of line protection devices.
• Learn to apply theory to knowledge in the sizing of single-phase transformers.
• Become familiar with the feeds of all transmission and distribution lines and the operation of all substations and switching stations.
• Learn to use and apply all forms, records, and reports required.
• Work with a positive attitude to reflect the cooperative core values.
• Exhibit your ability to communicate effectively with our members in times of both routine service and outage events.

To Be Considered For The Position, You Should

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Graduate from a Lineman Academy preferred.
• Possess a North Carolina Commercial Driver's License, Class A.
• Have a clean driving record and be able to safely drive a company vehicle.
• Have the ability to lift and move weights in excess of 100 pounds.
• Will be expected to pull on-call duty after becoming familiar with the region and must be available for emergency work during all weather conditions.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must live - or be willing to relocate - within a twenty five (25) mile radius of the Lexington, NC office.

As a federal contractor subject to the nondiscrimination and affirmative action obligations of Executive Order 11246, as amended, and its implementing regulations, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and its implementing regulations at 41 CFR

• 60-741, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended, and its implementing regulations at 41 CFR
• 60-300, EnergyUnited EMC (hereinafter referred to as "the Cooperative"), with the full support of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), reaffirms that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, or status as a protected veteran.