Town of Benson: Electric Line Technician Third Class

Primary Responsibilities

In your duties as Electric Line Technician Third Class, you will participate in installing power line poles, stringing lines, making emergency repairs during electric power outages, and complete other related duties as required. Examples of these duties include, but are not limited to:

• keeping materials stocked.
• operating trenchers, backhoes and other light, medium and heavy equipment.
• operating and working in bucket trucks to provide a variety of customer services.
• participating in substation maintenance and checks for leaking tanks, damaged or broken insulators.

Work is performed under regular supervision and is reviewed in progress and upon completion for conformance to instructions and accepted standards. This position requires frequent on-call and call-back responsibilities.

Desired

Qualifications:

Graduation from high school supplemented by training in electrical principles and electrical distribution system experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. You must possess a valid North Carolina class A commercial driver’s license.