Electric Line Technician: Build Power & Lead Crew

ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc.; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc. seeks Electric Line Technician I–III to install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground distribution lines. You will operate bucket and line trucks and a range of construction equipment while following safety procedures.

Entry-level to advanced journeyman candidates are invited; CDL within six months is required. Experienced technicians may lead crews and provide training and guidance on complex tasks across energized lines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Training in electrical principles.
• Experience in electrical work or electric line construction and maintenance. Entry-level through advanced journey-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a North Carolina CDL within six months of employment.
• Position level (I, II, or III) will be determined by the applicant’s experience, technical knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Supports higher level techs in installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electric power lines and lighting.
• Operates equipment (bucket trucks, line trucks, trenchers, backhoes, and hot sticks) and performs basic troubleshooting.
• Provides leadership, training, work assignments, and safety oversight to crew members as qualified.

Skills

Basic troubleshooting

Operate bucket trucks

Operate line trucks

Safety procedures

Leadership capabilities

Education

High school diploma

Electrical principles training

Tools

Bucket trucks

Line trucks

Trenchers

Backhoes

Hot sticks

Job description

ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc. seeks Electric Line Technician I–III to install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground distribution lines. You will operate bucket and line trucks and a range of construction equipment while following safety procedures.

Entry-level to advanced journeyman candidates are invited; CDL within six months is required. Experienced technicians may lead crews and provide training and guidance on complex tasks across energized lines.