LINE TECHNICIAN I, II, III, IV

Job Title: Line Technician

This job listing closes on 9/30/2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer: City of Gastonia

Salary: $65,478.40 - $121,243.20 Annually

Location: Municipal Operations Center (1300 N Broad St), Gastonia, NC

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 01790

Department: Public Services

Division: Electric/Electric Line Maintenance

Opening Date: 08/24/2026

Closing Date: 9/30/2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Definition of Work

Line Technician I

Performs installation, maintenance, and repair work on low and high-voltage lines; operates line trucks and bucket trucks, loads wire, transformers, poles, etc. - 60%

Assists with a variety of emergency problems; may be required to work extended hours in emergency situations - 10%

Replaces broken and burned-out street light bulbs; ability to climb poles - 10%

Reads and resets various meters - 10%

Cuts on and cuts off electric service at the pole; follows up broken meter seal reports; makes service connections to residences and business establishments - 5%

Trim trees as necessary for the performance of other duties - 5%

Line Technician II

Performs installation, maintenance, and repair work on low and high voltage lines; operates a line truck; loads wire, transformers, climbs poles, etc.; installs transformers and wires up secondaries; installs, repairs, and replaces cross arms, leg supports, cables, insulators, and lightning arrestors; performs required line work on energized and de-energized circuits; installs, maintains, and removes meters; installs and repairs street and yard lights; and replaces defective poles. - 55%

Makes new service connections to residences and business establishments by installing transformers and secondary wires from pole to point of service. - 10%

Checks voltage and phase rotation; installs voltage and current transformers; and is responsible for maintaining various pieces of equipment used in power line work. - 10%

Trims trees as necessary; responds to after-hour problems, acts as a service troubleshooter; acts as an electric service troubleshooter. - 5%

Operates all underground mechanical digging machines, locators, and test equipment; maintains and installs underground services; assists with a variety of emergency problems; and responds to after-hours problems. - 5%

Participates in the after-hours on-call roster as required, electric system priorities may require extended periods of overtime, including weekends, and holidays; participates in pre- and post-job "tail-gate" meetings, and attends monthly safety meetings as required - 5%

Cuts on and cuts off electric service at pole - 5%

Line Technician III, IV

Climbs poles, operates bucket and line trucks, and various pieces of equipment as required; frames poles, installs hardware, fuses, transformers, and pulls wires; ties in conductors and changes insulators; performs electrical "hotline" work as required; is familiar with the proper uses of various hot line tools and equipment. - 35%

Installs and removes cross arms, cutouts, lighting arresters, primary and secondary lines, span guys, breaker bars, etc; carry out the requisite groundwork in preparation for and after a job; maintains and repairs street and rental lights as required; maintains necessary paperwork and transformer card data as needed - 30%

Responds to after-hour problems acts as an electric service troubleshooter, participates in the after-hours on-call roster as required, electric system priorities may require extended periods of overtime, including weekends, holidays; and maintains responsibility for verifying the condition of all vehicles, equipment, and tools provided for use in the performance of city work. - 10%

Ability to take clearances and occasionally perform switching at unattended substations and line sectionalizing disconnect switches; performs switching and sectionalizing of circuits as required - 5%

Installs single phase and multi-phase underground and overhead services; maintains and assists in repairs of various substation equipment as required - 5%

Cuts on and cuts off services at the pole; checks voltage and rotation; installs voltage and current transformers; wires transformer rated meters; diagnoses problems in the field - 5%

Responds with sound judgment to unusual and hazardous circumstances and determines action and restores service; maintains and installs underground services; operates all underground equipment - 5%

Participates in pre- and post-job "tail-gate" meetings, attends monthly safety meetings as required - 5%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Line Technician I Minimally qualified candidates starting pay: $31.4774

• Some knowledge of electric line construction, maintenance, and service and the hazards encountered;
• Ability and willingness to learn to set poles, string wire and do related work
• Ability to perform manual labor; 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
• Some knowledge of the standard practices applicable in making electric service connections
• Some knowledge of the location of the distribution system and the areas served

Line Technician II Minimally qualified candidates starting pay: $33.0514

• General knowledge of electric line construction, maintenance, and service and the hazards encountered
• Ability and willingness to learn to set poles, string wire and do related work; ability to perform manual labor; 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
• General knowledge of the tools techniques, and equipment that apply to power line work
• General knowledge of the location of the distribution system and the areas served
• General knowledge of the principles of electricity as applied to power distribution lines
• Skill in the use of line tools and equipment, including a bucket truck and underground equipment
• Ability to climb poles, and work efficiently and safely
• Ability to make proper connections with speed and accuracy; ability to deal courteously with the public

Line Technician III Minimally qualified candidates starting pay: $34.7038

• Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, equipment, materials and tools used in the erection and maintenance of electrical lines
• Thorough knowledge of the standard practices applicable in making electric service connections
• Thorough knowledge of the location of the distribution system and of the areas service
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards connected with the work and the safety precautions to be taken
• Skill in the use of line tools and equipment, including working aloft in a bucket truck; ability to climb poles and work with efficiency and safety
• Ability to make proper service connections with speed and accuracy; ability to train and supervise a helper;
• Ability to deal courteously with the public; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions;
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and subordinates;
• Skill in the use and care of tools; strength to perform manual work and physical stamina to withstand working under adverse weather conditions

Line Technician IV Minimally qualified candidates starting pay: $36.4389

• Thorough knowledge, skills, and abilities as depicted under Line Technician III
• May be required to supervise a crew or oversee a project.
• Must be able to follow and enforce City of Gastonia policy