Line Apprentice: Start Your Electric Utility Career

Duke Energy; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Durham, NC is hiring a Line Apprentice to learn the distribution system and support daily operations, while upholding safety rules.

The role requires on-call availability, ability to climb and lift up to 75 pounds, and to complete assessments after onboarding; training will cover transformers, meters, and other equipment.

You will work across multiple operation centers, with on-site locations and overtime, with pathways for growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs electrical equipment such as street lighting and load control devices.
• Constructs overhead and underground distribution lines based on engineering specifications, including setting poles, pulling cable, setting transformers, etc.
• Installs equipment such as transformers, capacitors, regulators, load control devices, meters, street lights, safe lights, etc.
• Maintains and repairs equipment; also performs preventative maintenance using test equipment such as volt and amp meters to measure the performance of equipment.
• Responds to trouble calls when equipment fails and/or electrical service is interrupted, and
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Duke Energy in Durham, NC is hiring a Line Apprentice to learn the distribution system and support daily operations, while upholding safety rules.

The role requires on-call availability, ability to climb and lift up to 75 pounds, and to complete assessments after onboarding; training will cover transformers, meters, and other equipment.

You will work across multiple operation centers, with on-site locations and overtime, with pathways for growth and benefits.