Overview

ElectriCities is HIRING!

We are looking for a Power Lineworkers to join a model public power utility operation. Both the Journeyman and Apprentice levels are welcome to apply. You will be involved with and/or perform a variety of tasks such as overhead and underground primary and secondary work, system repairs, capital projects, new installations, relocations, conversions of Overhead to Underground, customer service connections, support of regional operations of neighboring towns and cities, and much more. Participation in the on-call rotation and outage response time is required. This position will be located in the Huntersville/Cornelius/Pineville NC area.

Responsibilities

Major Duties and Responsibilities

+ + Performs skilled work at the journeyman level in the construction and maintenance of high voltage electrical power transmission and distribution lines and equipment.

• Performs a variety of duties requiring a high degree of skill at the journeyman level in the construction and maintenance of electric power distribution lines and auxiliary equipment.

• Participates in the installation, digging post holes, in the building of platform structures above the ground level between poles to hold large transformers, replacement of defective poles by transferring wire to new poles alongside the condemned poles and alignment of power line poles, using hand tools, power winch or block, tackle and rigging.

• Responsible for installing, repairing and replacing cross arms, leg supports, guy cables, insulators and lightning arresters, using hand tools particular to the trade.

• Performs installation of transformers, fuse cutouts, capacitors, meters, metering equipment and house services.

• Strings primary and secondary lines and attaches wire to insulators and cross arms allowing for proper sag.

• Participates in maintenance of substation, streetlights, and traffic signals, care of materials, tools, and equipment.

• Leads and directs investigation of complaints regarding complex power problems and makes necessary repairs or adjustments.

• Participates in the making of voltage and amperage tests and in the adjustment and replacement of transformers to regulate power to points of use.

• Performs substation work as required and make substation and switching station repairs when needed.

• Performs a variety of tasks required of a public power line worker.

• Supervises and participates in loading and unloading line truck and drives line truck hauling supplies and equipment.

• Instructs and trains new employees in the proper performance of duties.

• Installs group operated switches and single and three-phase re-closers.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Electric Systems Manager and/or Line & Service Supervisor in accordance with the goals and objectives of ElectriCities.

• Adheres to OSHA rules/regulations, APPA Safety Manual and Electricities Standard Operating Procedures.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• A diploma from a standard high school or vocational school, supplemented with technical courses related to electricity and basic electrical theory.

• A minimum of two years of experience as a Power Line Technician II or III; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Successful completion or partial completion of the Lineman Career Development Program, and apprentice program, having successfully passed required testing.

• Possession of a valid North Carolina commercial driver's license (CDL) - Class A.

• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and/or alcohol screening.

• Ability to pass random testing due to the CDL license requirement.

ElectriCities offers great employee benefits such as:

+ + After 6 months of employment, eligible to participate in a state recognized apprenticeship program

• Paid holidays as well as vacation and sick leave

• Robust benefits package include a high deductible health plan with a health savings account that the company contributes to

• FR uniforms clothing/boots, as well as PPE

• Local Government Retirement (pension) Plan

• Company 401(k) contribution

• Great work life balance with a 4 day, 10-hour workweek as well as being able to go home each night (no travel)

• Work in the same community you live in

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 100% paid for disability and life insurance

• 100% paid for medical, dental and vision premiums for employees

Apply online now and join our expanding operation! ElectriCities is an equal opportunity employer.

Job LocationsUS-NC-Huntersville

Posted Date3 years ago(6/18/2021 2:27 PM)

ID 2021-1125

of Openings 4

Category Other