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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. 

Asheville Operations Center - 12 E Oakview Rd, Asheville, NC 28806Cape Fear Operations Center -  6670 Wade Stedman Rd, Wade, NC 28395Pittsboro NC Chatham Co Work Ctr - 72 Hadley Mill Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312Clinton Work Center - 119 Five Bridges Rd, Clinton, NC 28328Florence SC Ops Center - 1755 Mechanicsville Rd, Florence, SC 29501Fuquay/Garner Ops Center - 9920 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, NC 27603Goldsboro NC Operations Center - 350 Arrington Bridge Rd, Goldsboro, NC 27530Hartsville Ops CTR - 1001 Railroad Ave, Hartsville, SC 29550Henderson NC Operations Center - 602 Raleigh Rd, Henderson, NC 27536Kingstree, SC - 696 Nelson Blvd, Kingstree, SC 29556Jacksonville, NC - 2637 Gum Branch Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540Marion Center (Mullins SC) - 2696 East Highway 76, Mullins, SC 29574Newport NC Morehead Cty Ops & CT - 270 Arthur Farm Rd, Newport, NC 28570 New Bern, NC - 103 Executive Parkway, New Bern, NC 28562Raleigh NC North Transmission & Distribution - 4690 Simms Creek Rd. Raleigh, NC 27616Rockingham NC Complex - 467 Wiregrass Rd, Rockingham, NC 28379Sumter Operations Center - 330 S Pike W, Sumter, SC 29150Wilmington NC North Operations Center - 5700 Holly Shelter Rd, Castle Hayne, NC 28429Zebulon NC Complexes - 1825 Old US Hwy 264 Zebulon, NC 27597

​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 with in the last 6 monthsCertificate from Technical School Line program with in the last 6 monthsMilitary 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 hire within one year of hire.DOT 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.

Travel Requirements

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No

Represented/Union PositionNo

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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