Electric Lineman I-IV

City of Kinston; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of Kinston as an Electric Lineman I-IV, performing essential tasks in the installation and maintenance of the electrical distribution system. With salaries ranging from $51,084 to $68,016 based on experience, this full-time position also provides an engaging work environment. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, with opportunities for career advancement through the Lineman Career Development Program.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of maintenance practices and safety precautions.
• Ability to perform under adverse weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license; class A CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in installation and maintenance of electrical lines.
• Operates line trucks and installs new service connections.
• Performs troubleshooting and emergency repairs as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of electric systems

Physical stamina

Ability to follow instructions

Tact with public

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join to apply for the Electric Lineman I-IV role at City of Kinston

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Electric Lineman I-IV role at City of Kinston

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

BEGINNING salary of a Electric Lineman I is $51,084.80

Electric Lineman II is $56,201.60

Electric Lineman III is $61,838.40

Electric Lineman IV (Journey Line Technician) is $68,016.00

( Depending On Experience, Qualifications And Or Certifications)

Performs skilled trades work assisting in the installation, maintenance and repair of the electric distribution system, and related work as required. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Electric Line Crew Leader.

## Essential Functions

• Participates in the installation, maintenance and repair of low and high voltage lines.
• Operates line, bucket and service truck; loads truck with wire, transformers, poles, etc.
• Installs, repairs and replaces cross arms, leg supports, cable, insulator and lightning arrestor.
• Installs new service.
• Performs required line work on energized and de-energized circuits.
• Helps build transformer banks and platforms.
• Hangs transformers, regulators and other equipment as directed.
• Wires connections.
• Helps maintain and repair substations.
• Assists with a variety of emergency problems.
• Performs troubleshooting on system as required.
• Runs service lines from main line to service pole and from service pole to house.
• Inspects distribution facilities for maintenance and repair needs.
• May be required to work after normal hours on a standby or emergency basis.
• Performs related tasks as required.
  
  

## Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in electric line construction and maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 1 year experience preferred.
• Some knowledge of the practices, methods, equipment, hazards, materials and tools used in the construction and maintenance of electric distribution and transmission systems.
• Some knowledge of the occupational hazards connected with the work and the safety precautions to be taken.
• Ability to perform manual work and physical stamina to withstand working under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in both oral and written form.
• Ability to deal tactfully with the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
• Ability to obtain first aid and CPR certifications within six months.
• Ability to complete the Lineman Career Development Program at Level I.
• Possession of a valid driver's license in the state of North Carolina. Require possession of or the ability to obtain a Class A commercial driver's license valid in the state of North Carolina.
  
  

## Physical Demands

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently walking and speaking or hearing and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electric l shock and exposure to vibration; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. heavy traffic, large earth-moving equipment).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at City of Kinston by 2x

Get notified about new Lineman jobs in Kinston, NC.

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.