Town of Louisburg: Electric Line Technician

About the role

Are you looking to build a high‑voltage career in public service? The Town of Louisburg is seeking a dedicated and safety‑conscious Electric Line Technician to join our electrical distribution team. This role is ideal for individuals ranging from apprentices to Class I or II Technicians who are eager to maintain and improve our community’s power infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pulling primary/secondary lines, hanging transformers, and repairing street lights.
• Operate and maintain line trucks, bucket trucks, backhoes, trenchers, and other heavy equipment.
• Respond to service calls for hook‑ups, disconnections (including non‑payment), and basic troubleshooting.
• Perform tree trimming and clearing to ensure line safety.
• Dig trenches, set poles, and install underground cables and transformers.

Work Environment & Demands

• Work in both energized and de‑energized environments, indoors and outdoors, and in various weather conditions.
• Heavy work: lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally and 50 lbs. frequently; climbing, balancing, and working at heights are daily requirements.
• On‑call and call‑back responsibilities to handle emergencies and outages.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma supplemented by technical training in electrical principles.
• Experience: Experience in a skilled trade (preferably electrical) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensing: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class A North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Certifications: Possession of, or the ability to obtain, ElectriCities Line Tech certification.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of electrical principles, safety precautions, and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public.

Benefits

Join a team that values safety, technical growth, and community service. This position offers the opportunity to work with modern equipment and progress through the ElectriCities levels of line technician expertise while serving the residents of Louisburg. Placement within the ElectriCities training program depends on qualifications and experience.

Pay

Salary range: $20.60/hr to $34.07/hr DOE.

Schedule

Standard shift: Monday‑Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.