Line Technician I-III

https://vimeo.com/1029357272?share=copy Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches. The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. Our downtown ballpark proudly serves as the home of the Milwaukee Brewers minor league affiliate. The team celebrated its inaugural Opening Night on April 14, 2026, marking an exciting new chapter for our community and downtown district. Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that brings additional value to your total compensation. To learn more about our benefits package, click on the ‘Benefits’ tab above. **The hiring range for this position is $47,400.71 (minimum salary) to $65,277.98 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for a Line Technician I.** **The hiring range for this position is $57,753.17 (minimum salary) to $79,534.89 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for a Line Technician II.** **The hiring range for this position is $77,671.57 (minimum salary) to $106,965.56 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for a Line Technician III.** The purpose of this position is to perform technical duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution system equipment. Success in this position provides for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of electric utilities. The work consists of related technical duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution equipment. Work performed in inclement weather and with high voltage contributes to the complexity of the position. **Line Technician I** **Major Duties** - Assists others in the installation, repair, operation and maintenance of the electric distribution system while de-energized. - Climbs utility poles to install hardware, fuses and transformers. - Maintains existing high and low voltage lines. - Performs switching and grounding of distribution lines. - Installs and removes cross arms, lighting arresters, primary and secondary lines, and span guys. - Operates a bucket truck and digger derrick. - Sets and pulls poles; installs anchors. - Performs regular inspections and maintenance of equipment. - Pulls wire to install electric utility distribution system. - Installs underground utility services. - Maintains and repairs substation equipment. - Responds to after-hours emergency calls. - Performs other related duties as assigned. **Guidelines** - Guidelines include city ordinances, policies, and procedures, relevant federal and state laws and regulations, the National Electric Safety Code, and supervisory instructions. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application. **Supervisory/Maintenance Responsibility** - None **Line Technician II** - Job Responsibilities - **Major Duties** - Participates in the installation, repair, operation and maintenance of the overhead electric distribution system while energized at secondary voltages. - Climbs utility poles to install hardware, fuses and transformers. - Maintains existing high and low voltage lines. - Performs switching and grounding of distribution lines. - Installs and removes cross arms, lighting arresters, primary and secondary lines, and span guys. - Operates a bucket truck and digger…