High Voltage Distribution Specialist

Posting Details

Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.

Position Summary Information

Classification

Title:

High Voltage Distribution Specialist
Working Title: Power Line Tech II
Location: Boone, NC
Job Category: 7
Position Number: 052611
Visa Sponsorship: Not Eligible – All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Department: New River Light and Power Co - 170600

Primary Purpose Of Position

Work in this class involves the construction, maintenance, and repair of high‑voltage underground and overhead primary, secondary electric distribution lines. Install and maintain New River Light and Power’s fiber‑optic network.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of high school and six months of electrical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Maintains required certifications.

License/Certification Required

CDL required within 6 months of hire date.

Essential Job Functions

• Work with live high‑voltage conductors, maintenance of electrical equipment, installation of underground power lines, and repair of overhead lines and poles.
• Install and maintain NRLP’s fiber optic network cables.
• Climbing, hand work, digging, heavy lifting, and all‑weather work required.
• Train and assist less experienced “B” line workers with proper repair of live high and low voltage lines.
• Familiar with powered equipment and safety techniques including climbing gear, bucket/digger trucks, excavators, high‑voltage gloves, and hoses.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Knowledge of construction, maintenance, and repair of high‑voltage underground and overhead primary and secondary electric distribution lines.
• Ability to operate university‑owned vehicles with a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated journeyman‑level skills and knowledge, with ability to complete both physical and technical duties.
• Must live or relocate to within approximately a 20‑minute commute of Boone within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Credentials from an electrical utility lineman school program and 4–5 years of electrical linework experience.
• Lives within 20 minutes of Boone, NC.
• Holds DoL journeyman credentials.
• Holds CDL Class B license.

Employment Details

Type of Position: Permanent Full‑Time
Staff/Non‑Faculty: Staff/Non‑Faculty
Appointment Type: 1.0
Work Schedule/

Hours:

• Mon‑Fri, 7:00 – 4:00 pm (some call‑back and after‑hours required).
• Position is mandatory during NRLP/university emergencies, closings, adverse weather conditions, and other department‑defined events; will be part of after‑hours on‑call response rotation.

Number of Hours Per Week: 40
Number of Months Per Year: 12
Mandatory Staff: Yes

Physical Demands

Employee must be physically able to perform the duties of the job. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate physical abilities as part of the interview and consideration process. A physical assessment and skills test will be offered to finalists who qualify.

Salary

Anticipated Hiring Range: $69,878 – $78,000. Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date: 12/15/2025
Closing Date: 02/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

• List a minimum of 3 professional references on the application.
• All hired candidates will be required to complete portions of the NC and NRLP apprenticeship program through New River Light & Power to demonstrate competency.
• CDL Class B will be required within 6 months of hire.
• Candidate will be asked to demonstrate physical and basic technical abilities as part of the interview and consideration process.

Contact

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