Utility Lighting Installer – Hands-On Line Construction Pro

Gregory Electric Company, Inc; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Paid training

Career path

Local travel

Job summary

Gregory Electric Company, Inc. seeks a Utility Lighting Installer to construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground lighting distribution systems in Hickory, NC. The role involves pre-job planning from prints and work orders, operating bucket trucks, and following safety standards.

You will read blueprints, understand grounding, and use MS Office tools. High school diploma plus technical experience or CDL A is required.

Qualifications

• Advanced ability to read blueprints, schematics, work orders, instructions, and procedures.
• Understands equipment setup and grounding.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Internet, email, and iPad.
• Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
• Maintain and safely operate company vehicles, equipment, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, or repair of overhead and underground lighting systems.
• Conduct pre-job planning based on job prints and work orders.
• Apply knowledge of overhead/underground line work and installation standards.
• Identify voltage on circuits and underground pulling equipment.
• Follow safety rules including PPE and minimum approach distances.
• Safely operate bucket truck and related equipment.
• Excavate dirt, rock, concrete, and other materials with hand tools and power equipment.
• Support safety initiatives and line protection devices.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety standards

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma

Technical degree / field experience

CDL A

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet & Email

iPad

Job description

Gregory Electric Company, Inc. seeks a Utility Lighting Installer to construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground lighting distribution systems in Hickory, NC. The role involves pre-job planning from prints and work orders, operating bucket trucks, and following safety standards.

You will read blueprints, understand grounding, and use MS Office tools. High school diploma plus technical experience or CDL A is required.