Electric Lineman

At Morganton Electric, you'll become part of a close-knit team dedicated to providing safe, reliable electricity to our community. Unlike many utility construction positions, most of our work is performed locally, with limited out-of-town travel. We value teamwork, safety, professional development, and employees who take pride in serving their community. Whether you're an experienced journey-level lineworker or developing your skills in the trade, we offer an opportunity to build a long-term career in public power*.* Responsibilities include the installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution lines and related equipment. Duties include working with secondary and primary high-voltage lines, installing and maintaining poles and associated equipment, operating line trucks, bucket trucks, trenchers, backhoes, and other construction equipment, and following established safety procedures. Depending on the level of experience and qualifications, the employee may perform increasingly complex and hazardous linework and provide leadership, training, work assignments, and safety oversight to other crew members. The position level (I, II, or III) and compensation will be determined based on the selected applicants technical knowledge, skills, and qualifications. We are interested in candidates who are committed to serving their community and working with a team. Typical experience is: Electric Line Technician I (Class C) - Salary range: $ 48,349 - $ 72,524 - Performs semi-skilled work supporting higher level techs in installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electric power lines and lighting. Performs basic troubleshooting and operates equipment (bucket trucks, line trucks, trenchers, backhoes, and hot sticks). Typically has less than two years experience. Electric Line Technician II (B Class) - Salary range: $ 61,708 - $ 92,561 - Performs skilled technical work on complex construction and repair tasks such as setting poles, installing transformers and metering equipment, and independently troubleshooting outages. This level works more extensively on energized high voltage lines and performs hazardous tasks requiring greater technical proficiency. Typically has 5 or more years of experience. Electric Line Technician III (A Class) - Salary range: $ 68,033 - $ 102,049 - Performs advanced journey-level technical work involving difficult secondary and hot primary high-voltage line work. Provides leadership to a crew by assigning and inspecting work, enforcing safety rules and regulations, and training other line workers. Typically has 7-10 years of experience in increasingly responsible positions. The City of Morganton offers great benefits, including a retirement pension, health insurance through the NC State Health Plan, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, 12 paid holidays, longevity pay, and more! If you enjoy working with a dependable crew to provide essential electric service to a great community, this could be the career for you! Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school supplemented by training in electrical principles, with experience in electrical work or electric line construction and maintenance. Candidates with experience ranging from entry-level line work to advanced journey-level electrical line work are encouraged to apply. Applicants must possess or be able to obtain within six months of employment, a North Carolina commercial driver's license (CDL). Salary: Based on qualifications and experience. The City of Morganton offers opportunities for career development and advancement. P osition will remain open until we find the one! First review of applications and interviews is targeted for November 9. Applications are available online at or through the Human Resources Department, City Hall, 305 E. Union Street, Suite A-100, Morganton, NC. F r more information, call View phone number on click.appcast.io. The City of Morganton is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status. EOE/ADA