Electric Line Technician - Underground

Overview

The purpose of this position is to provide effective and reliable service. This is primarily accomplished by locating, installing, testing, repairing, monitoring, and maintaining underground and assisting with overhead power distribution lines and equipment.

• Locates, installs, tests, repairs, monitors, and maintains underground and assist with overhead electric systems, facilities, and equipment in order to provide uninterrupted service to customers.
• Completes routine inspections of a variety of electrical equipment.
• Operates, transports, and sets up a variety of machinery in order to do assigned work.
• Provides support and information to customers in order to assist them with getting the services they need and to notify them of work being done on their property.
• Assist Line Technician II and III with work on three phase and single phase primary underground and assist with overhead electrical equipment.
• Does work on secondary voltage both overhead and assist with underground electrical equipment.
• Performs work on energized circuits from bucket truck or climbs wooden and steel poles as required.

• Performs other similar duties as required.

• Electric transmission and distribution systems principles and practices
• Installation of electric transmission and distribution systems and components
• Materials or products used for electric systems
• How to operate line and bucket trucks, tractors, and skid steer
• Test equipment and hand and power tools
• Proper safety policies and procedures
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations

• Valid State issued Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver s License. Failure to obtain within six (6) months of hire may result in termination.
• Ability to obtain C.P.R. and First Aid Certification. Failure to obtain within six (6) months of hire may result in termination.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiently Pole Top Rescue and Bucket Rescue; failure to demonstrate proficiently within 6 months of date of hire may result in termination.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

• Position requires: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, handling, kneeling, crawling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking.
• Heavy work:
  Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 25 - 50 pounds frequently, or from 10 up to 20 pounds constantly.
• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards.