Advanced Level Distribution Line Apprentice

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Job Summary

This position can be hired as either a Line Apprentice 3 or a Line Apprentice 4 depending on experience verified on the applicants resume. This position supports the operations process in providing and maintaining service to new and existing customers by learning a working knowledge of computer system, tools, equipment, and material. The position will be learning the day-to-day operations and specifications of the distribution system.

In addition to normal work, position must be available to be on-call with a more experienced person as required and to work all hours as needed, day or night, weekends or holidays, to perform work required during planned outages or emergency situations (24/7). The position must learn to perform all duties in a safe manner and adhere to all Company safety rules and procedures.

Please note this posting is for multiple Operations Centers. Locations are subject to change based on business need.

• 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
• Familiar 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

Note:

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

Basic/Required Qualifications 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 MAD of single phase primary voltage
• Minimum of three (3) years of distribution line and service work: familiar with and understand the electrical distribution system and have troubleshooting skills and ability to assess level or repair required
• Know, adhere to, and demonstrate leadership in promoting personal and work group safety practices to prevent accidents and injuries.

Basic/Required Qualifications 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 MAD of single phase primary voltage
• Minimum of five (5) years of distribution line and service work: demonstrated proficiency in constructing, maintaining, operating and troubleshooting the distribution system, and to ensure public safety and customer satisfaction
• Know, adhere to, and demonstrate leadership in promoting personal and work group safety practices to prevent accidents and injuries.

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 in leading and mentoring less experienced employees in all aspects of their jobs
• Experience serving as a first responder to electrical distribution system outages.

Specific Requirements

• Ability to successfully complete Mid-Level Skills Assessment Test (MSAT2) for Line Apprentice 3
• Ability to successfully complete Skills Assessment Test (SAT) for Line Apprentice 4
• Ability to attend various training classes, meet progression requirements and successfully complete a progression assessment qualification' (PAQ)
• DOT Certification
• DOT Physical
• Successful background and drug screen
• Ability to stand a minimum of 5-6 hours; may be 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; may be driving a truck or sitting in a manhole or an underground vault
• Ability to…