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Underground 1st Class Lineman

River City Construction, Inc.
Bern, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026
Position Purpose

Underground 1st Class Lineman is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. This position works at various locations and may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

Responsibilities/Duties/Knowledge

  • Capable of leading crew members in the absence of the Foreman.
  • Troubleshoots trouble in primary and secondary systems.
  • Replaces cutout fuses and clears faulted circuits and systems.
  • Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
  • Maintains company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
  • Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
  • Understand and perform switching procedures to isolate and insulate, splice and terminate underground power lines following proper safety procedures.
  • Capable of working in confined spaces.
  • Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
  • Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
  • Must be able to effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
  • Must be able to safely set and work on underground transformers and other devices.
  • Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
  • Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies

  • Self-Motivated
  • Team-Oriented
  • Customer Oriented
  • Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of recent field experience.
  • Acceptable driving record
  • Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
  • Able to travel long distances at short notice, when required.
  • Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
  • Able to lift more than 50 lbs.
  • Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
  • Willing to work overtime when requested.
  • Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Valid Driver license
  • CDL License is preferred and ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

Special Position Requirements

This is a safety sensitive position and all applicable policies including drug testing and background checks will apply.

River City Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, River City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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