Journeyman Lineman

Overview

Energy United is seeking an experienced Journeyman Lineman to join our Cornelius Operations team. In this role, you’ll help build, maintain, and restore a safe, reliable electric system for our member-owners. This position is hands-on, safety-focused, and critical to keeping the lights on, especially when our members need us most.

If you’re a skilled lineman who takes pride in your craft, works well in a team environment, and is ready to respond when it matters, we want to hear from you.

• Construct, operate, and maintain electric distribution and transmission lines
• Perform routine and emergency line work with minimal supervision
• Respond to outages and assist with storm restoration, including after-hours and on-call work
• Perform complex and hazardous line work safely and efficiently
• Train and mentor apprentice linemen
• Apply knowledge of voltage regulation, fault current, and line protection
• Size single-phase transformers and calculate transformer loads
• Operate equipment and maintain accurate records and reports
• Occasionally serve as Crew Leader or assist with on-call crew supervision
• Participate in and present safety meetings as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of journeyman-level line experience
• North Carolina Class A CDL with a good driving record
• Possess or be able to obtain a complete set of personal lineman tools
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and member service
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather and challenging conditions

• Normal hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (overtime and irregular hours required as needed)
• Must be available during adverse weather events and emergencies
• Physical demands include climbing, lifting (100+ lbs), operating heavy equipment, and working near traffic

This is a direct operational position. Employees must live or be willing to relocate within 25 miles of the assigned office.

At Energy United, our culture is simple and strong:

Be safe. Be secure. Be present. Be member focused.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a real impact in the communities we serve.