Line Tech III or Higher

Blue Ridge Energy; West Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Energy is seeking an Apprentice Line Technician III or higher in Ashe, North Carolina for our structured training and progression program. You will work on the construction, maintenance, and repair of our electric distribution and transmission system.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, CDL, and a strong safety mindset. This full-time role requires outdoor work, outage response, and a commitment to teamwork as you advance through the apprentice levels I–A.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Line Technology preferred for advancement.
• Experience or willingness to learn line construction, maintenance, and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine work on energized lines with supervision.
• Learn to install transformers, reclosers, capacitors, and voltage regulators.
• Operate and maintain aerial bucket trucks, digger derricks, and line equipment.
• Assist in substation and underground distribution work.
• Study maps, specifications, wiring diagrams, and electrical codes.
• Uphold strict safety standards in every task and participate in outage restoration.

Skills

Safety-driven

Teamwork

Outage response readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Line Technology preferred for advancement

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your line technician career? Blue Ridge Energy is looking for an Apprentice Line Technician III or higher to join our team in Ashe, North Carolina. This role is part of our structured training and progression program, designed to develop skilled, safety-driven, and knowledgeable line technicians who help us deliver reliable power and outstanding service to our members.

What You'll Do

As an Apprentice Line Technician III or higher, you'll be hands-on in the construction, maintenance, and repair of our electric distribution and transmission system.

What You Bring:

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing routine work on secondary and primary voltages on energized lines under supervision.
• Learning to install transformers, reclosers, capacitors, and voltage regulators.
• Operating and maintaining aerial bucket trucks, digger derricks, and other line equipment.
• Assisting in substation and underground distribution system work.
• Building confidence in reading system maps, specifications, wiring diagrams, and electrical codes.
• Practicing and modeling strict safety standards in every task.
• Supporting outage restoration efforts in all weather conditions, day or night.

Why Blue Ridge Energy?

At Blue Ridge, you won't just be building power lines-you'll be building a career. We value teamwork, member service, and a safety-first culture. You'll be joining a cooperative where your work truly makes a difference in people's lives every single day.

Our training progression provides clear steps for advancement. Depending on your starting level and experience, you will continue progressing through our structured apprentice program with increased responsibility and skill development at each level.Apprentice Levels are: I, II, III, IV, Class B, and Class A.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate degree in Line Technology preferred for advancement).
• A minimum of three years of cumulative line work experience for Apprentice III (more for higher classification).
• Strong knowledge of line work practices, equipment, and safety standards.
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions and respond quickly to outage situations.
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL), safe driving record, D.O.T. physical, and ability to pass all required screenings.
• Commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, and delivering excellent service to our members.
• Resides within 30 minutes of the district office location or is willing to relocate at their own expense.

Work Schedule

• Regular schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

• Outage and emergency response: required regardless of weather, time of day, or holiday.

Grow With Us

If you're passionate about line work, thrive in a team environment, and want a career that challenges you while serving your community, this could be your next step. Join Blue Ridge Energy and power the future with us.