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Job Summary

This position supports the operations process in providing and maintaining service to new and existing customers by maintaining a working knowledge of computer systems, tools, equipment, and material necessary to install, maintain and repair the underground distribution system. The position should be familiar with the day-to-day operations and specifications of the distribution system. This position will not be required to be on-call on a routine basis but must be available to work all hours as needed, day or night, weekends or holidays, to perform work required during planned outages or emergency situations. The position must perform all duties in a safe manner and adhere to all Company safety rules and procedures.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

+ Demonstrate proficiency with appropriate operating computer systems, tools, equipment (e.g. Dynatel fault finder, Von Thumper & Von First Response Unit, etc.), and vehicles (e.g. backhoe, digger derrick, etc.).

+ Troubleshoot, locate, ground and repair underground cables and re-energize equipment after repairs have been made. This includes all types of underground cables, including primary, secondary and street light cables.

+ Assist in constructing, maintaining, and operating the distribution system, and performing customer service work to ensure public safety and customer satisfaction as needed.

+ Must have knowledge of related construction specifications and applicable OSHA regulations (trenching, excavating, confined spaces).

+ Repair or replace pad mounted equipment (e.g. PMHs, single/three phase pad mounted transformers, pedestals, enclosures, etc.).

+ Assist in the termination of underground conductors in new underground facilities (e.g. PMHs, single/three phase pad-mounted transformers, pedestals, troughs, CT cabinets, etc.) and energize equipment.

+ Demonstrate proficiency with and understand the electrical distribution system by completing applicable L&S modules as outlined on the attached sheet.

+ Demonstrate behaviors and interpersonal skills necessary to obtain support and accomplish defined goals.

+ Maintain an awareness of costs and operate within Company Guidelines, Policies, Specifications and Procedures.

+ Know, adhere to, and promote personal and work group safety practices to prevent accidents and injuries.

+ Able to deal with changing priorities or differing situations encountered in the work environment.

+ Able to exercise independent judgment and discretion as to the appropriate manner of handling a variety of situations.

Work Environment

+ Shift Work, Overtime, Weekend Work

+ Frequent travel

+ Work environment ranges from indoors to outside in varying degrees of heat and cold weather conditions

+ Emergency situations may require working at night and in inclement weather

+ Subject to confined spaces, (manholes, vaults, etc.)

+ Subject to periodic call-out duty and subject to second and third shift schedules

Basic Qualifications

+ High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

+ Valid driver’s license

Desired Qualifications

+ Military experience

+ Certificate from Line Technician Training School

+ Possess or have the ability to obtain Class A CDL

Specific Requirements

+ Ability to successfully complete the Virtual Assessment for Lineworkers (VAL).

+ 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 .

+ DOT Certification

+ DOT Physical

+ Respirator Clearance

+ 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.

+ Work schedule requires working various shifts as business needs arise

+ Position has on-call responsibilities as scheduled and generally available at others times as needed, demonstrate the ability to work independently, and to work all hours as needed, day or night, weekends or holidays, and in all weather conditions to perform work required during planned and emergency outages

+ Requires ability to travel and stay overnight to various locations and work extended hours to assist in major storm restoration

+ Must reside within 40 minutes of assigned Operations Center. Relocation is at the expense of the applicant.

Travel Requirements

15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No

Represented/Union Position No

Visa Sponsored Position No

Posting Expiration Date

Wednesday, May 7, 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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