About this opportunity
City of New Bern, NC lists this Electric Line Worker (Groundman, 3rd, 2nd, or 1st Class) opportunity in new bern, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Electric Line WorkerDepending upon experience and level of training performs skilled work assisting in the construction, maintenance and repair of electric transmission and distribution lines; does related work as required. Works in all aspects of electric utility system. Salary Range: Electric Line Worker 1st Class - $58,260 - $94,818 Electric Line Worker 2nd Class - $52,844 - $86,003 Electric Line Worker 3rd Class - $45,648 - $74,293 Electric Groundworker - $39,433 - $64,177 The City of New Bern is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Essential Functions/Typical TasksInstalling, maintaining, and repairing low voltage power lines and related distribution system facilities. Climbs wooden poles and works from heights. Performs live work on secondary circuits. Helps perform installation, maintenance, and repair work on power lines. Installs and repairs underground cable. Operates line truck, auger, bucket truck, trenchers, and backhoes. Hangs and removes transformers and wires up secondaries; hangs capacitors. Installs, repairs, and replaces cross arms, leg supports, cable, insulator, and lightning arrestors. Performs required line work on de-energized high voltage circuits. Installs low voltage underground and overhead services. Assists in the installation of new and replacement poles. Installs, repairs, and maintains streetlights. Responds to emergency calls and assists with a variety of problems under adverse weather conditions. Works standby on rotation basis and during emergencies. Performs related tasks as required.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesGeneral knowledge of electric line construction, maintenance and repair and the safety hazards encountered; ability to set poles, string wire and do related work; ability to perform work in accordance with standard methods and procedures; ability to follow oral directions; ability to observe safety rules and regulations; strength to perform manual work and physical stamina to withstand working under adverse weather conditions; ability to climb poles and work off climbing hooks; skill in the operation of a variety of line maintenance equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.RequirementsEducation and Experience Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and extensive experience as an Electric Groundworker or Power Line Technician I. Electric Line Worker 1st class - Possession of Powerline Technician Level I, II and III, first aid and CPR certifications. Electric Line Worker 2nd Class - Possession of Powerline Technician Level I and II, first aid and CPR certifications. Electric Line Worker 3rd Class - Possession of Powerline Technician Level I, first aid and CPR certifications. Special Requirements Possession of an appropriate commercial driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.
Worksite address
new bern, NC, 28560, US
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