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A Line Technician will assist a higher-level technician and sometime safely lead a lower-level technician in activities associated with line construction and maintenance activities. Incumbents are expected to develop complex technical and leadership skills and the ability to work independently and lead small activities with low to moderate levels of complexity.

Responsibilities

Demonstrated a complete understanding of company safety rules and work practicesDemonstrate a complete understanding of Human Performance practices Demonstrate the ability to safely lead small jobs and work independent of direct leadership Can organize construction and maintenance work and create over all implementation/maintenance plansAdvanced understanding of reading prints and determine how to isolate protection circuits without jeopardizing critical equipmentDemonstrate the ability to methodically/logically organize substation work activities  Demonstrate the ability to operate bucket, digger derrick truck other areal devices Ability to respond to minor call outsUnderstands limitations, never assumes, and will STOP to seek helpCan lead small and low risk maintenance or construction projects Basic understanding of power factor, winding resistance, circuit breaker timing, and leakage reactance testing and interpret  resultsCan assist with the installation of portable/mobile substations/transformers/switches or other temporary equipmentAbility to perform infrared scanning substation equipment  Clear understanding of regulatory compliance and the importance for accurate data and timely completion of assigned workBasic understanding of line equipment isolation and clearances and grounding practicesDemonstrates the ability to complete the requirements for Switching and Tagging on both the Transmission and Distribution systemsDemonstrates the ability to complete maintenance/construction activities on all line equipment Demonstrates advance verbal and written communications skillsAbility to sit for 2-3 hours; may be driving a truck or sitting on a transmission class equipmentAbility to move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipmentAbility to frequently climb or use authorized equipment to reach various heights and breadthsAbility to frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squatAbility to distinguish colors

Basic/Required Qualifications

Line Tech Learner

High School Diploma/GED

Line Tech I

High School Diploma/GEDMinimum 3 years required related work experience

Additional Preferred QualificationsAdvanced understanding of job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performanceHas positive working relationships and can effectively coordinate work activities Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionallyProvides lower level of leadershipSupports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionallyDemonstrate the ability to develop leadership skillsSoftware skills including word process, email, spreadsheets etc.Must have a permanent residence within 45 minutes from their base location.

Working ConditionsDemonstrated availability for after- hour’s work and call out rotationAbility to lift and carry 75 lbs. Ability to work in a diverse environment with individuals from various socio-economic and cultural backgroundsMust be capable of working on elevated work surfacesThis 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 loadingThis position is based out on North and South Carolina

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)High School diploma or equivalent and minimum of 1 year of Transmission or Distribution substation maintenance or construction experience or equivalent job-related and educational experienceAbility 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 45 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

15-25%

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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