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Job Summary

The Line Apprentice position supports the operations process in providing and maintaining service to new and existing customers by learning a working knowledge of computer system, tools, equipment, and material. Employees in the Line Apprentice position will be learning the day-to-day operations and specifications of the distribution system. In addition to normal work, employees in the Line Apprentice position must be available to be on-call with a more experienced person as required and to work all hours as needed, day or night, weekends or holidays, to perform work required during planned outages or emergency situations. Employees in the Line Apprentice position must learn to perform all duties in a safe manner and adhere to all Company safety rules and procedures.

Hourly Pay Rate: $27.46

Please note this posting is for multiple Operation Centers. In the next section, you will be able to select your preferred and second choice work locations. Locations are subject to change based on business need. 

Anderson Operations Center - 1636 Pearman Dairy Rd, Anderson, SC 29625Burlington Operations Center - 1205 N Church St, Burlington, NC 27215Durham Operations Center - 4412 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705Elkin Ops Center - 461 Winston Road, Jonesville, NC 28642Greensboro/Fairfax Operations Center - 2500 Fairfax Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407Kernersville NC Ops Center - 1045 Hwy 66 S, Kernersville, NC 27285Lewisville Ops Center (Clemmons NC) - 500 Utility Dr. Clemmons, NC 27012Little Rock Operations Center - 6325 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28214Marion NC Ops Center - 27 Stroud St, Marion, NC 28752Matthews Operations Center - 3500 Gribble Rd, Matthews, NC 28104Mooresville Operations Center - 182 Talbert Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117Newell Operations Center - 2530 E W.T. Harris Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28104North Wilkesboro NC Ops Center - 1111 2nd St, N Wilkesboro, NC 28659Reidsville NC Ops Center - 2119 Freeway Dr, Reidsville, NC 27320Travelers Rest Operations Center - 201 N Main St, Travelers Rest, SC 29690Wenwood/Greenville Ops (Greenville SC) - 425 Fairforest Way, Greenville, SC 29607York SC - 107 E Liberty St, York, SC 29745

Responsibilities
Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

Installs and repairs electrical equipment such as street lighting and load control devices,Constructs overhead and underground distribution lines based on engineering specifications, including setting poles, pulling cable, setting transformers, etc.,Installs equipment such as transformers, capacitors, regulators, load control devices, meters, street lights, safe lights, etc.,Maintains and repairs equipment; also performs preventative maintenance using test equipment such as volt and amp meters to measure the performance of equipment,Responds to trouble calls when equipment fails and/or electrical service is interrupted, andSupports the company’s goals and represents the company positively and professionally

Working Conditions

Shift work, overtime, weekend workWork environment ranges from indoors to outside in varying degrees of heat and cold weather conditionsEmergency situations may require working at night and in inclement weatherSubject to confined spaces (e.g., manholes, vaults, etc.)Subject to periodic call-out dutyFrequent travelField Mobility Classification - Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.

Basic/Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GEDValid driver's license

Desired Qualifications

Certificate from Lineman’s Training School or currently enrolledCertificate from Technical School Line program or currently enrolledMilitary experienceExperience in the electric utility industryTraining and/or work experience with climbing different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.)Previous work experience or training working near power lines and electricity (residential, commercial, overhead lines, or underground lines)Experience with responding to natural disasters or emergency situations (storm response such as hurricanes, tornado, wind event, high water; emergency responses such as fires, auto accidents, etc.)

Specific Requirements

Please Read: Steps in Duke Energy’s Hiring Process 

Upon successfully submitting your application for this position, you will be invited to take the online test, the Modern Hire Virtual Assessment for Lineworker. Please ensure that you read all instructions carefully prior to beginning the online test. You will have 72 hours to complete your assessment (online test) immediately following submission of your application.Ability to successfully complete the Virtual Assessment for Lineworkers (VAL)Ability to successfully complete Physical Abilities Test (PAT)Ability to obtain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) in the state for which you are hired, within one yearDOT PhysicalDOT CertificationRespirator ClearanceAbility to stand a minimum of 5-6 hours; may be on ground, in a bucket on a line truck, or at the top of a distribution poleAbility to sit for a minimum of 2-3 hours; may be driving a truck or sitting in a manhole or an underground vaultAbility to move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipmentAbility to lift, push and pull up to 75 poundsAbility to frequently climb or use authorized equipment to reach various heights and breadthsAbility to frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squatAbility to differentiate between colors (color vision)Manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, turn small knobs, etc.This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight-rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.This position has a residency requirement. You must reside within 40 minutes of the assigned operations site. In order to meet with aforementioned position requirement, you will be required to relocate from your current residence within 12 months of your start date. Relocation will be entirely at your own expense.Employees hired or rehired on or after October 1, 2022 within the Customer Delivery Line Organization, will have the ability to request to transfer to another operations center after completing five (5) years of service in the Line Organization.

Travel Requirements

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No

Represented/Union PositionIBEW Local 962

Visa Sponsored PositionNo

Posting Expiration Date

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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