Advanced Level Distribution Line Apprentice 3 or 4 (Multiple Locations)

This position can be hired as either a Line Apprentice 3 or a Line Apprentice 4 depending on experience.

About the role

This position supports the operations process in providing and maintaining service to new and existing customers by learning a working knowledge of computer systems, tools, equipment, and materials. The role involves learning the day-to-day operations and specifications of the distribution system. In addition to normal work, the position requires availability for on-call duties with a more experienced person and the ability to work all hours as needed—day or night, weekends, or holidays—to perform work during planned outages or emergency situations (24/7). The position must learn to perform all duties safely and adhere to all company safety rules and procedures.

Locations are subject to change based on business need. Possible operations centers include:

• Cape Fear Operations Center - 6670 Wade Stedman Rd, Wade, NC 28395
• Pittsboro NC Chatham Co Work Ctr - 72 Hadley Mill Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312
• Cheraw Operations Center - 103 N Trade Ln, Cheraw, SC 29520
• Fuquay/Garner Ops Center - 9920 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
• Marion Center (Mullins SC) - 2696 East Highway 76, Mullins, SC 29574
• New Bern, NC - 103 Executive Parkway, New Bern, NC 28562
• Raleigh NC North Transmission & Distribution - 4690 Simms Creek Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616
• Aberdeen NC Southern Pines Operations Center - 1423 McNeill Way Rd, Aberdeen, NC 28315

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction and maintenance of the distribution system
• Demonstrate a proficient understanding of overhead and underground insulate and isolate principles
• Familiarize with and understand the electrical distribution system by completing the Line and Service Training modules
• Know, adhere to, and promote personal and work group safety practices to prevent accidents and injuries
• Develop positive and respectful working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
• Maintain accurate records and files
• Support the company's goals and represent the company positively and professionally

Requirements

For Line Apprentice 3

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL)
• Experienced climber
• Experience working on secondary voltage as a lone worker
• Exposure to work within Minimum Approach Distance (MAD) of single-phase primary voltage
• Minimum of three (3) years of distribution line and service work, including familiarity with the electrical distribution system, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to assess repair levels
• Ability to successfully complete Mid-Level Skills Assessment Test (MSAT2)

For Line Apprentice 4

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL)
• Proficient with tools, equipment, and vehicles necessary to perform line and service work
• Experienced climber
• Experience working on secondary voltage as a lone worker
• Exposure to work within Minimum Approach Distance (MAD) of single-phase primary voltage
• Minimum of five (5) years of distribution line and service work, demonstrating proficiency in constructing, maintaining, operating, and troubleshooting the distribution system to ensure public safety and customer satisfaction
• Ability to successfully complete Skills Assessment Test (SAT)

Desired Qualifications

• Exposure to work within MAD of three-phase primary voltage
• Experience working with customers
• Proficient in using a work management system
• Clear written and oral communication skills
• Experience leading and mentoring less experienced employees
• Experience serving as a first responder to electrical distribution system outages

Specific Requirements

• Ability to attend various training classes, meet progression requirements, and successfully complete a Progression Assessment Qualification (PAQ)
• DOT Certification and DOT Physical
• Successful background and drug screen
• Ability to stand a minimum of 5-6 hours (on ground, in a bucket on a line truck, or at the top of a distribution pole)
• Ability to sit for a minimum of 2-3 hours (driving a truck, sitting in a manhole, or an underground vault)
• Ability to move frequently to unload equipment and install/maintain/repair equipment
• Ability to lift up to 76 pounds
• Ability to push/pull weights up to 116 pounds
• Ability to carry up to 90 pounds
• Ability to frequently climb or use authorized equipment to reach various heights and breadths
• Ability to frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squat
• Ability to differentiate between colors (color vision)
• Manual dexterity to operate small hand tools and turn small knobs
• Ability to obtain respirator clearance
• This position has a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function to ensure safe use of weight-rated equipment
• Residency requirement: Must reside within 40 minutes of the assigned operations site and relocate within 12 months of the start date at your own expense

Schedule

• Work schedule requires working various shifts as business needs arise
• On-call responsibilities as scheduled and generally available at other times as needed (24/7)
• Ability to work all hours as needed—day or night, weekends, or holidays—and in all weather conditions to perform work during planned and emergency outages
• Requires ability to travel and stay overnight at various locations and work extended hours to assist in major storm restoration
• Subject to confined spaces (manholes, vaults, etc.)