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North Carolina Community College System

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

Minimum 8 years' experience as an electric line worker or a minimum of 3 years as an electric line worker journeyman Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent and holds a current CDL ...

City of East Point

Electric Line Worker

Atlanta, GA

... crew workers Secures new wires and insulators to splice wires to adjoining sections of line and ... Guidelines: Guidelines include the National Electric Code, the National Electrical Safety Code ...

City of Kirkwood

Journeyman Electric Line Worker

Kirkwood, MO · On-site

$26 - $35.50/hr

OUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Indoor and outdoor working environment. Outdoor environment included being subjected to hazards from working in an environment of extreme weather conditions. Individual to ...

CDE Lightband

Journeyman Electric Lineworker

Clarksville, TN · On-site

$24.25 - $33/hr

Journeyman Electric Line Worker Team/Division: Operations / Electric Reports To: Foreman Journeyman / General Foreman Job Status: Full-Time Work Schedule : Rotating Weekday Shifts - Operating Hours ...

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Infographic showing various Electric Line Worker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,066 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Electric Line Worker (Groundman, 3rd, 2nd, or 1st Class)

New Bern, NC • On-site

City of New Bern
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$39K - $94K/yr

Full-time

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General Definition of Work Depending upon experience and level of training performs skilled work assisting in the construction, maintenance and repair of electric transmission and distribution lines; does related work as required. Works in all aspects of electric utility system. Salary Range: Electric Line Worker 1st Class - $58,260 - $94,818 Electric Line Worker 2nd Class - $52,844 - $86,003 Electric Line Worker 3rd Class - $45,648 - $74,293 Electric Groundworker - $39,433 - $64,177 Essential Functions/Typical Tasks Installing, maintaining, and repairing low voltage power lines and related distribution system facilities.

(The following tasks are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) Climbs wooden poles and works from heights. Performs live work on secondary circuits

Helps perform installation, maintenance, and repair work on power lines. Installs and repairs underground cable. Operates line truck, auger, bucket truck, trenchers, and backhoes.

Hangs and removes transformers and wires up secondaries; hangs capacitors. Installs, repairs, and replaces cross arms, leg supports, cable, insulator, and lightning arrestors. Performs required line work on de-energized high voltage circuits.

Installs low voltage underground and overhead services. Assists in the installation of new and replacement poles. Installs, repairs, and maintains streetlights.

Responds to emergency calls and assists with a variety of problems under adverse weather conditions. Works standby on rotation basis and during emergencies. Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities General knowledge of electric line construction, maintenance and repair and the safety hazards encountered; ability to set poles, string wire and do related work; ability to perform work in accordance with standard methods and procedures; ability to follow oral directions; ability to observe safety rules and regulations; strength to perform manual work and physical stamina to withstand working under adverse weather conditions; ability to climb poles and work off climbing hooks; skill in the operation of a variety of line maintenance equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public. Requirements Education and Experience Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and extensive experience as an Electric Groundworker or Power Line Technician I. Electric Line Worker 1st class - Possession of Powerline Technician Level I, II and III, first aid and CPR certifications.

Electric Line Worker 2nd Class - Possession of Powerline Technician Level I and II, first aid and CPR certifications. Electric Line Worker 3rd Class - Possession of Powerline Technician Level I, first aid and CPR certifications. Special Requirements Possession of an appropriate commercial driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.

Possession of Powerline Technician Level I, first aid and CPR certifications. Salary Range: Electric Line Worker 1st Class - $58,260 - $94,818 Electric Line Worker 2nd Class - $52,844 - $86,003 Electric Line Worker 3rd Class - $45,648 - $74,293 Electric Groundworker - $39,433 - $64,177 The City of New Bern is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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