Line Technician

Piedmont Electric Cooperative; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Electric Cooperative is seeking a full-time Line Technician to join our team in Hillsborough, NC. The role involves erecting, repairing, and operating distribution and transmission facilities, including energized lines and substations.

Candidates must have knowledge of all voltage classes and be able to work in varied weather conditions. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an Electrical Line Worker Training Program, and a CDL with DOT Medical Card.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• Completion of Electrical Line Worker Training Program required.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with DOT Medical Card and clean driving record required.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• 5-7 years of lineman experience required.
• Experience with operating and maintaining hand tools and heavy equipment required.
• Experience with construction of overhead and underground electrical transmission lines required.
• Pole Top & Bucket Rescue emergencies in 5 minutes or less capability required.
• Substation repair and maintenance knowledge required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, perform basic math, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety compliance with all regulations and work conditions.
• Establish and maintain reliable electric systems and distribution voltages under supervision.
• Operate all types of equipment used in line work.
• Provide instruction to ground workers or lower classifications.
• Develop limited knowledge of substation operations.
• Know circuit feeds and opening points.
• Be available for rotating on-call duty and power restoration.
• Perform duties of the previous classification as needed.
• Follow PEMC safety regulations.
• Perform construction and maintenance on overhead and underground lines under supervision.
• Occasionally lead the crew in absence of the crew leader.
• Safely operate and maintain all tools and equipment.
• Assist with power restoration, including in inclement weather.
• Participate in on-call rotation and emergency restoration events.
• Complete staking sheets, inspection reports, and incident reports as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Lineman experience

Multi-tasking

Basic math

Written and verbal communication

Safety awareness

Emergency readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical Line Worker Training Program

CDL with DOT Medical Card

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

Hand tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Job Summary

Piedmont EMC is hiring for a full-time Line Technician to join our team! This position performs diverse work erecting, repairing, and operating distribution and transmission facilities. Our Line Technicians perform various work on energized lines, structures, and equipment involving electrical distribution. Candidates must have a working knowledge of all voltage classes.

Essential Duties

• Maintain strict compliance with all safety regulations and work conditions.
• Establish and maintain reliable electric systems and distribution voltages under direct supervision.
• Must be proficient at operating all types of equipment used in line work.
• Ability to make some decisions in the application of standards.
• Must be able to provide instruction to ground workers or others of a lower classification.
• Able to develop limited knowledge of substation operations.
• Must have knowledge of circuit feeds and opening points.
• Must be available for rotating on-call duty and power restoration.
• Must be able to perform any duties associated with the previous classification.
• Must follow all PEMC safety regulations.
• Must perform construction and maintenance activities on overhead and underground construction lines under direct supervision.
• May occasionally be asked to lead the crew in absence of the crew leader.
• Responsible and safe operation and maintenance of all assigned tools and equipment used and assigned.
• Assist with direct power restoration, occasionally in inclement and extreme weather conditions.
• Participate in Operations' on-call rotation as scheduled and in emergency power restoration events as needed.
• Review and complete (as needed): staking sheets, inspection reports, vehicle inspections, accident, near miss, injury, and incident reports.
• Additional duties as needed and assigned.

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education required
• Completion of Electrical Line Worker Training Program
• Current and valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with DOT Medical Card. Required to maintain a clean driving record.
• BLS/CPR certification required
• 5-7years of lineman experience required
• Experience with operating and maintaining hand tools and heavy equipment required
• Experience with construction of overhead and underground electrical transmission lines required
• Must have the ability to complete Pole Top & Bucket Rescue emergencies in 5 minutes or less
• Substation repair and maintenance knowledge and skills are required
• Must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize, perform basic math, use critical thinking skills, and have excellent written and verbal communication techniques
• Must be able to lift, push and pull 50+ lbs., and withstand working outdoors in a variety (occasionally hazardous and inclement) weather conditions
• Must reside within a 30-minute commute of PEMC's HQ office (located at 2500 Highway 86 S. Hillsborough, NC 27278)

About Us

Piedmont Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit organization serving over 34,000 electric accounts across multiple counties in North Carolina. The Cooperative is committed to community engagement, economic development, youth education, energy advocacy, and emergency preparedness. We foster an inclusive, positive culture that supports employee growth, development, and equal employment opportunities based on merit and business needs.