The City of High Point's Electric Department seeks to fill multiple Powerline Technician positions at all levels (Level I, II, and III).

• Performs installation, maintenance, and repair work on low and high voltage electrical lines; 
• Performs maintenance, installation and repair of hardware, fuses, transformers, and related equipment associated with the operation of the City's electrical system; 
• Cuts down, trims and removes trees, shrubs, and other growth away from power lines, rights-of-way and easements; 
• Performs installation, maintenance and removal of poles, cross arms, substation apparatus and various other equipment; 
• Performs installation and maintenance of streetlights, security lights and other equipment within the lighting system; 
• Installs overhead and underground services; 
• Performs required line work on energized and de-energized circuits; 
• Performs, as needed, 24-hour standby for emergency operational assistance under adverse weather conditions; 
• Drives and operates line trucks, bucket truck, and auxiliary vehicles and equipment when needed;
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.
• Handles trouble calls on a rotation schedule within 6 months of hire date.

• High School or GED equivalent;
• Experience - must have general knowledge of electric line construction, maintenance and repair and the hazards encountered.
  1. Power Line Tech I – Minimum of 2 years of Powerline Experience. (Exemption for lineworker school from an accredited school).
  2. Power Line Tech II – Minimum of 2 - 5 years of Powerline Experience.
  3. Powerline Tech III - Minimum of ten (10) years of Power Line experience.
  4. Experience may consist of a Power Line Helper, Technician I, Technician II, or some combination of the those
• Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• CPR and First Aid classes will be scheduled, and employee must pass and be certified within 12 months
• Employee must pass and be certified on other approved courses as required, for example: Any Federal, State, County, City or Departmental requirements such as OSHA or Lineman Career Development Training within six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Skills:

• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and the public.
• CPR/First Aid Certified

 
 
Salary (varies depending on experience):
Powerline Technician I – $44,736.64 – 63,613.70
Powerline Technician II – $51,789.92 - $79,543.30
Powerline Technician III – $57,100.16 - $87,697
Our Commitments
The City of High Point is committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which celebrates diversity and seeks to attract and retain the best qualified partners in service to the Citizens of the City of High Point. The City of High Point is an at-will employer and employees may be terminated or may terminate their employment at any time with or without reason for any reason not prohibited by law.
The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly and equitably for the work they do weighed with both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.
The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment to all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a physical to determine whether they will be able to safely complete the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation (b.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (c.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. Successful results from all three of these conditions will result in an offer of employment.