Line Technician I-III

City of Wilson; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Health/dental/vision insurance

Retirement system participation

401(k) with 5% match

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Telehealth services

Additional voluntary insurance options

Job summary

The City of Wilson is seeking Line Technicians I–III to perform technical duties in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution equipment in a dynamic municipal utility setting.

Positions involve working in varying weather conditions, lifting heavy objects, and operating a bucket truck and digger derrick. Training pathways include progression from I to III with increasing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the equipment, materials, principles and practices used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electric utilities.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to electric utilities.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines.
• Skill in the use of electric hot line tools and equipment.
• Skill in climbing utility poles and repairing elevated distribution equipment.
• Skill in the operation of a bucket truck and digger derrick.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assists in installation, repair, operation and maintenance of the electric distribution system.
• Climbs utility poles to install hardware, fuses and transformers.
• Maintains high and low voltage lines and performs switching and grounding.

Skills

Climbing poles

Bucket truck operation

Digger derrick operation

Public interpersonal relations

Oral and written communication

Safety procedures

Prioritization and organizing work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship/internship experience

Tools

Bucket truck

Digger derrick

LCDP certification

Job description

Job Summary/Scope

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Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches. The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. Our downtown ballpark proudly serves as the home of the Milwaukee Brewers minor league affiliate. The team celebrated its inaugural Opening Night on April 14, 2026, marking an exciting new chapter for our community and downtown district. Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that brings additional value to your total compensation. To learn more about our benefits package, click on the 'Benefits' tab above.

The hiring range for this position is $47,400.71 (minimum salary) to $65,277.98 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for a Line Technician I.

The hiring range for this position is $57,753.17 (minimum salary) to $79,534.89 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for a Line Technician II.

The hiring range for this position is $77,671.57 (minimum salary) to $106,965.56 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for a Line Technician III.

The purpose of this position is to perform technical duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution system equipment. Success in this position provides for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of electric utilities.

The work consists of related technical duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution equipment. Work performed in inclement weather and with high voltage contributes to the complexity of the position.

Job Responsibilities

Line Technician I

Major Duties

• Assists others in the installation, repair, operation and maintenance of the electric distribution system while de-energized.
• Climbs utility poles to install hardware, fuses and transformers.
• Maintains existing high and low voltage lines.
• Performs switching and grounding of distribution lines.
• Installs and removes cross arms, lighting arresters, primary and secondary lines, and span guys.
• Operates a bucket truck and digger derrick.
• Sets and pulls poles; installs anchors.
• Performs regular inspections and maintenance of equipment.
• Pulls wire to install electric utility distribution system.
• Installs underground utility services.
• Maintains and repairs substation equipment.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Guidelines

• Guidelines include city ordinances, policies, and procedures, relevant federal and state laws and regulations, the National Electric Safety Code, and supervisory instructions. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

Supervisory/Maintenance Responsibility

• None

Line Technician II

Major Duties

• Participates in the installation, repair, operation and maintenance of the overhead electric distribution system while energized at secondary voltages.
• Climbs utility poles to install hardware, fuses and transformers.
• Maintains existing high and low voltage lines.
• Performs switching and grounding of distribution lines.
• Installs and removes cross arms, lighting arresters, primary and secondary lines, and span guys.
• Operates a bucket truck and digger derrick.
• Pulls wire to install electric utility distribution system.
• Installs underground utility services.
• Maintains and repairs substation equipment.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Guidelines

• Guidelines include city ordinances, policies, and procedures, relevant federal and state laws and regulations, the National Electric Safety Code, and supervisory instructions. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

• None

Line Technician III

Major Duties

• Participates in the installation, repair, operation and maintenance of the overhead electric distribution system while energized at primary and secondary voltages.
• Climbs utility poles to install hardware, fuses and transformers.
• Maintains existing high and low voltage lines.
• Performs switching and grounding of distribution lines.
• Installs and removes cross arms, lighting arresters, primary and secondary lines, and span guys.
• Operates a bucket truck and digger derrick.
• Pulls wire to install electric utility distribution system.
• Installs underground utility services.
• Maintains and repairs substation equipment.
• Assists in field installation of load management devices.
• Ties in conductors and changes insulators.
• Maintains and repairs street and rental lights.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Guidelines

• Guidelines include city ordinances, policies, and procedures, relevant federal and state laws and regulations, and the National Electric Safety Code. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

• This position has direct supervision over assigned personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

Line Technician I

Education/Experience Requirements

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated and a valid driver's license is required with the ability to acquire a Class A CDL within six months of hire.
• Must have passed LCDP I to be promoted to a Line Technician II.

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of the equipment, materials, principles and practices used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electric utilities.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to electric utilities.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines.
• Skill in the use of electric hot line tools and equipment.
• Skill in climbing utility poles and repairing elevated distribution equipment.
• Skill in the operation of a bucket truck and digger derrick.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Line Technician II

Education/Experience Requirements

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years experience or service.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated and a valid driver's license is required with the ability to acquire a Class A CDL within six months of hire.
• Must have passed LCDP II to be promoted to a Line Technician III.

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of the equipment, materials, principles and practices used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electric utilities.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to electric utilities.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines.
• Skill in the use of electric hot line tools and equipment.
• Skill in climbing utility poles and repairing elevated distribution equipment.
• Skill in the operation of a bucket truck and digger derrick.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Line Technician III

Education/Experience Requirements

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years experience or service.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated and a valid driver's license is required with the ability to acquire a Class A CDL within six months of hire.
• Must have passed LCDP III to be promoted to a Lead Line Technician.

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of the equipment, materials, principles and practices used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electric utilities.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to electric utilities.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines.
• Skill in the use of electric hot line tools and equipment.
• Skill in climbing utility poles and repairing elevated distribution equipment.
• Skill in the operation of a bucket truck and digger derrick.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather, while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking.
• May require the use of protective devices.
• The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders and utility poles, operates tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguish between shades of color.

The City Of Wilson Is Dedicated To Providing Unique Benefits That Meet The Needs Of Our Employees And Their Families, While Being Competitive And Cost Effective. We Offer The Following Benefits:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays (maximum 12 per year)
• Health/dental/vision insurance
• Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System
• 5% 401(k) contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
• Paid Life Insurance
• MD Live (Cigna's Telehealth)
• Supplementary benefits including critical care, cancer, accident, medical bridge, long and short term disability and term and whole life insurance.