3rd Class Lineman

Job Summary

The Town of Belhaven is currently hiring skilled individuals in its Electric Department.

Open positions for First Class, Second Class and Third Class Linemen. Employees in this department perform technical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of underground and overhead electrical distribution lines.

Minimum requirements: Graduation from high school supplemented by technical training in electrical principles and some experience in a skilled trade, preferably electrical; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid NC commercial driver’s license or ability to obtain the license within 3 months of employment.

Preference given to candidates who already possess line worker certifications

Primary Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains line truck; services truck as needed; checks and keeps equipment in good operating condition and keeps materials stocked; operates trenchers, backhoes, and other light, medium, and heavy equipment.
• Operates the line truck in setting and removing poles, locating underground utilities and positioning hole digging equipment to avoid such obstructions.
• Participates in hanging and connecting transformers.
• Participates with journey level line workers in pulling primary and secondary lines; attaching wire to insulators and cross arms; installing, repairing and replacing cross arms, supports, insulators, lightning arresters, and fuse cutouts; and maintaining and repairing street light system.
• Digs trenches for underground lines and anchors and attaches anchors to support cables.
• Assists in the installation of primary and secondary underground cables; pulls cut-ins for electrical underground services.
• Assists in installation of sleeves, elbows, and transformers based on job site requirements.
• Works on a service truck and answers requests and calls for various services such as trouble calls.
• Trims or cuts trees; resets circuit breakers; installs and repairs transformers, fuses, poles, cross arms, switches, and lighting arrestors.
• Connects and disconnects single phase and compound electric meters.

Job Requirements

Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of the operation of the various trucks and equipment necessary to perform line worker tasks.
• Working knowledge of electrical principles and functions.
• Working knowledge of the tools, materials and methods used in power line construction and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in power line work.
• Skill in maneuvering trucks, equipment, and materials and supplies on the job sites.
• Skill in customer contact and communications.
• Ability to use power line tools and operate required equipment.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public, other employees and supervisors.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records of work activities.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing.
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate mobile equipment, monitor work site progress, perform skilled electrical tasks, and inspect and assemble small parts.

Desirable Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school supplemented by technical training in electrical principles and some experience in a skilled trade, preferably electrical; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid North Carolina commercial driver’s license.
• Possession of or ability to obtain Electricities Basic Line Tech certification and other training as required by the Town.

Interested in applying? Contact Bud Adams at (252) 943-4321 or badams@townofbelhaven.com.