Electric Line Technician II: Field Power & Equipment

Albemarle; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Albemarle is seeking a skilled line technician to assist in installing, maintaining, and repairing underground and overhead electrical distribution lines. You will work closely with the Electric Crew Leader and operate bucket trucks, digger/derrick trucks, and other equipment, both energized and de-energized.

The role includes on-call duties, compliance with safety standards, and readiness to perform physical tasks such as climbing, lifting up to 100 pounds, and trimming trees as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with electrical training and experience in a skilled trade.
• Graduate of Basic Climbing/Lineman schools and Substation/Transformer training.
• Certification in Electric Safety and related safety training.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger/derrick trucks, trenchers, and other equipment.
• Assist in installation of primary and secondary underground and overhead conductors.
• Answer on-call requests for all aspects of the electric distribution system.
• Trim or cut trees; install/repair transformers, fuses, poles, switches and lightning arrestors.
• Work with Electric Crew Leader to repair and maintain lines under supervision.
• Observe safety standards in energized and de-energized environments.

Skills

Physical stamina

On-call readiness

Team collaboration

Electrical distribution knowledge

Education

High school diploma with electrical training

Basic Climbing school graduate

Basic Lineman school

Intermediate Lineman school

Substation school

Transformer school

Electric Safety certification

Tools

Bucket trucks operation

Digger/Derrick trucks operation

Trenching equipment operation

Electrical distribution tools

Job description

Albemarle is seeking a skilled line technician to assist in installing, maintaining, and repairing underground and overhead electrical distribution lines. You will work closely with the Electric Crew Leader and operate bucket trucks, digger/derrick trucks, and other equipment, both energized and de-energized.

The role includes on-call duties, compliance with safety standards, and readiness to perform physical tasks such as climbing, lifting up to 100 pounds, and trimming trees as needed.