Electric Line Worker (00603) (Groundman, 3rd, 2nd, or 1st Class)

About the Role

Performs skilled work assisting in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electric transmission and distribution lines. Works in all aspects of an electric utility system.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs low voltage power lines and related distribution system facilities.
• Climbs wooden poles and works from heights.
• Performs live work on secondary circuits.
• Helps perform installation, maintenance, and repair work on power lines.
• Installs and repairs underground cable.
• Operates line truck, auger, bucket truck, trenchers, and backhoes.
• Hangs and removes transformers and wires up secondaries; hangs capacitors.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces cross arms, leg supports, cable, insulators, and lightning arrestors.
• Performs required line work on de-energized high voltage circuits.
• Installs low voltage underground and overhead services.
• Assists in the installation of new and replacement poles.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains streetlights.
• Responds to emergency calls and assists with a variety of problems under adverse weather conditions.
• Works standby on a rotation basis and during emergencies.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and extensive experience as an Electric Groundworker or Power Line Technician I.

• Electric Line Worker 1st Class: Possession of Powerline Technician Level I, II, and III, first aid, and CPR certifications.
• Electric Line Worker 2nd Class: Possession of Powerline Technician Level I and II, first aid, and CPR certifications.
• Electric Line Worker 3rd Class: Possession of Powerline Technician Level I, first aid, and CPR certifications.

Skills

• General knowledge of electric line construction, maintenance, and repair, including safety hazards.
• Ability to set poles, string wire, and perform related work.
• Ability to perform work in accordance with standard methods and procedures.
• Ability to follow oral directions and observe safety rules and regulations.
• Physical strength and stamina to perform manual work under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to climb poles and work off climbing hooks.
• Skill in operating a variety of line maintenance equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.

Special Requirements

• Possession of an appropriate commercial driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.
• Possession of Powerline Technician Level I, first aid, and CPR certifications.

Pay

• Electric Line Worker 1st Class: $58,260 - $94,818
• Electric Line Worker 2nd Class: $52,844 - $86,003
• Electric Line Worker 3rd Class: $45,648 - $74,293
• Electric Groundworker: $39,433 - $64,177