Electric Line Technician II - Field Distribution & On-Call

City of Albemarle; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Albemarle seeks a skilled lineworker to install, maintain, and repair underground and overhead electrical distribution lines. You will operate bucket trucks and other heavy equipment, perform tree trimming, respond to service calls, and work under the supervision of the Electric Crew Leader in energized and de-energized environments.

On-call rotation and safety training are required; applicants should have high school diploma and technical electrical training, NC CDL, and relevant

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school supplemented by technical training in electrical principles and considerable experience in a skilled trade, preferably electrical; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina commercial driver's license.
• Graduation of Basic Climbing school, Basic and Intermediate Lineman schools, Substation school, Transformer school and Electric Safety certification.
• Training in Basic First Aid and AED use and Arc Flash Safety.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains bucket trucks, digger/derrick trucks, trenchers, and other light, medium, and heavy equipment.
• Operates and maintains tools and equipment necessary for electrical distribution work.
• Participates with Journeyman level line workers in performing primary and secondary voltage work.
• Assists in the installation of primary and secondary underground and overhead conductors.
• Answers requests and calls for all aspects of an electric distribution system while on-call.

Skills

Electrical principles

On-call readiness

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Technical electrical training

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger/derrick trucks

Trenchers

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

City of Albemarle seeks a skilled lineworker to install, maintain, and repair underground and overhead electrical distribution lines. You will operate bucket trucks and other heavy equipment, perform tree trimming, respond to service calls, and work under the supervision of the Electric Crew Leader in energized and de-energized environments.

On-call rotation and safety training are required; applicants should have high school diploma and technical electrical training, NC CDL, and relevant