ElectriCities of North Carolina Inc.
New River Light and Power: Power Line Tech II
ElectriCities of North Carolina Inc., Boone, North Carolina, United States, 28607
Work in this class involves the construction, maintenance, and repair of high-voltage underground and overhead primary and secondary electric distribution lines. Install and maintain New River Light and Power’s fiber-optic network.
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.
Primary Responsibilities This position is responsible for working with live high voltage conductors, maintenance of electrical equipment, installation of underground power lines, and the repair of overhead lines and poles. Also will install and maintain NRLP’s fiber optic network cables. Climbing, hand work, digging, heavy lifting, and all weather work is required. This position must be able to train and assist less experienced “B” line workers with the proper repair of live high and low voltage lines. This position must be familiar in the use of various powered equipment and safety techniques including; climbing gear, bucket/digger trucks, excavators, high voltage gloves, and hoses.
Job Requirements
Knowledge, skills, and abilities that involve the construction, maintenance, and repair of high-voltage underground and overhead primary and secondary electric distribution lines.
Must have the ability to operate University owned vehicles with valid driver’s license.
Demonstrates journeyman level skills and knowledge, with ability to complete both physical and technical duties.
Must live or relocate to within approximately 20 minute commute of Boone within 90 days of hire.
Designated as MANDATORY, this position is expected to be available for work during NRLP/University emergencies, closings, adverse weather conditions, and other department defined events. Will be part of after hours on call response rotation.
Physical Demands of Position – must be physically able to perform the duties of the job.
Preferred Qualifications
Credentials from an Electrical Utility Lineman School Program and 4 years of electrical Lineworker related work experience or 5 years of electrical Lineworker related work experience.
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Primary Responsibilities This position is responsible for working with live high voltage conductors, maintenance of electrical equipment, installation of underground power lines, and the repair of overhead lines and poles. Also will install and maintain NRLP’s fiber optic network cables. Climbing, hand work, digging, heavy lifting, and all weather work is required. This position must be able to train and assist less experienced “B” line workers with the proper repair of live high and low voltage lines. This position must be familiar in the use of various powered equipment and safety techniques including; climbing gear, bucket/digger trucks, excavators, high voltage gloves, and hoses.
Job Requirements
Knowledge, skills, and abilities that involve the construction, maintenance, and repair of high-voltage underground and overhead primary and secondary electric distribution lines.
Must have the ability to operate University owned vehicles with valid driver’s license.
Demonstrates journeyman level skills and knowledge, with ability to complete both physical and technical duties.
Must live or relocate to within approximately 20 minute commute of Boone within 90 days of hire.
Designated as MANDATORY, this position is expected to be available for work during NRLP/University emergencies, closings, adverse weather conditions, and other department defined events. Will be part of after hours on call response rotation.
Physical Demands of Position – must be physically able to perform the duties of the job.
Preferred Qualifications
Credentials from an Electrical Utility Lineman School Program and 4 years of electrical Lineworker related work experience or 5 years of electrical Lineworker related work experience.
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