Line Technician (Full-Time)

Line Technician (Full-Time)

Salary

$49,982.40 - $82,451.20 Annually

Location

City of Statesville, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600336

Department

Public Power

Opening Date

07/23/2026

Closing Date

8/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Overview

Line Technician

Public Power Department

Salary Range: $24.03 - $39.64 Hourly / $49,982.40 - $82,451.20 Annually

FLSA Position Class: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7AM-3:30PM

Posting Closing Date: August 11, 2026

A resume is a required attachment with your completed application.

Summary

This position is responsible for performing technical work assisting in the construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of electric transmission and distribution lines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

NOTE: Employee may be required to respond to a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Statesville and meet the needs of the organization, which may result in the assignment of other duties and take precedence over duties described in this job description. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Performs duties such as assembling and attaching crossarms and guy wires, installing distribution transformers and associated devices, replacing old service lines, installing meters, raising and setting poles, and hanging transformers and streetlights.
• Operates a line and aerial bucket truck, excavator, trencher, and plow backhoe.
• Trims trees and picks up limbs and debris.
• Installs temporary services for new houses and businesses.
• Maintains traffic signals, security lights, and streetlights.
• Performs switching and tagging operations on lines.
• Climbs poles and strings secondary and primary wires.
• Loads and unloads materials on work truck.
• Participates in the Lineman Career Development Program through classroom and field training.
• Sets up safe work zones and flags traffic.
• Prepares materials and supplies for top linemen.
• Troubleshoots overhead and underground electric outages.
• Locates and repairs underground wires using specialized equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid North Carolina CDL Class A or Class B license, or any valid CDL Class A or Class B license with ability to obtain a North Carolina CDL Class A or Class B license within 60 days of establishing a permanent residence in North Carolina.
• Must maintain a residence within a 45-minute response time of the Municipal Operations Center within (six) 6 months of accepting position.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in electrical construction and maintenance work as well as underground wire/transformer installation
• Knowledge of the principles of electricity as applied to power circuits, wiring diagrams, and plant operations.
• Knowledge of the operation of aerial devices such as a Bucket Truck.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions related to electrical work.
• Knowledge of required OSHA training for Confined Space, Trenching & Shoring, CPR/First Aid, and Flagger practices, equipment, and regulations (Training provided by the City of Statesville).
• Ability to perform manual work under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to climb poles, operate machinery, tools, and equipment used in electrical work.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and the public.

Job Related Physical Requirements

This position involves heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may require the use of fingers and hands, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and to convey detailed or important instructions to others; hearing is required to respond to spoken words, to receive and understand information, and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for the operation of machines, motor vehicles, or equipment, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions

The employee is subject to outside environmental conditions involving extreme heat and cold, rain, snow, ice, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, gases, oils, and hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts and electrical currents, work in narrow passageways or other confined spaces, and work at various heights near high voltage wires. Employee may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials or pathogens and may be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing certain duties. Employee may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and/or during emergency situations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits At A Glance

Benefits are a valuable part of your total compensation at City of Statesville. Your benefits package provides protection for you and your family with expenses shared by the city or available to you at discounted group rates. Below is a brief summary of the choices available to all eligible regular, full-time employees. Part-time employees' benefits differ from full-time employees' benefits and are listed below.

Our current Open Enrollment Guide for City Benefits can be found here: City of Statesville Benefits

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Health & Welfare Benefits

• Health Care Insurance PPO or HDHP/Prescription Drug Program
• Lifestyle programs (weight management, Tobacco Cessation, Stress Management)
• Telehealth Online Appointments 24/7
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Reimbursement (DCFSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Secondary Language Incentive Pay
• Bereavement Leave

Retirement Benefits

• Pension Plan - NC Local Government Employee Retirement System (LGERS)
• NC 401(k) Empower
• NC Roth 401(k) Empower
• NC 401(k) Match Empower
• 457(b) Nationwide
• Roth 457(b) Nationwide
• Fireman's Pension Fund

Time-Off Benefits

• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• School Visitation - unpaid, up to 4 hours to attend school activities.
• Military Differential Pay

Wellness Benefits

• Health Fair
• Biometric Screening
• Flu Shots
• Statesville Fitness & Activity Center (SFAC)
• Wellness Activity Calendar
• See HR for Other Fitness Center Discounts

Additional Benefits

• Take Home Vehicle (based on position)
• Working Advantage - Employee Discount Program
• Christmas Bonus (Based yearly on City Council approval)
• Employee Appreciation Picnic
• Veterans Breakfast
• Service Award Program
• Career Development (eligible departments)
• Alternative Work Arrangements available based on departmental needs
• Cellphone Discounts
• City Cell Phone (eligible positions)
• Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Voluntary Benefits

• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• Group Accident Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Life insurance

Safety Benefits (Eligibility: based on job position)

• Boot Vouchers - yearly
• Safety Glasses - every (2) years
• Hearing Tests - yearly
• Uniforms (eligible departments)

Police Department Benefits

• Law Enforcement Officers' Separation Allowance
• Degree Incentive
• Certification Incentive
• Specialized Unit Incentive
• Shift Differential Pay
• 401(k) 5% Contribution
• Uniform Stipend (based on position)
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Part-Time Employee Benefits

• Health Fair
• Flu Shots
• Employee Appreciation Picnic
• Veteran's Breakfast
• Service Awards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program - Working Advantage Benefits
• Biometric Screening
• 457(b) Nationwide
• Statesville Fitness & Activity Center (SFAC)
• Wellness Activity Calendar
• See HR for Fitness Center Discounts

01

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid NC Class A or Class B commercial driver's license (CDL A or CDL B)?

• Yes, I have a CDL Class A license.
• Yes, I have a CDL Class B license.
• I do not have a CDL endorsement.

03

Do you live within 45 minutes of the City of Statesville for prompt response time in the event of an emergency?

• Yes
• No
• No, but I plan to move within 45 minutes of Statesville within the next six months.

Required Question

Employer City of Statesville (NC)

Address 301 S. Center Street

Statesville, North Carolina, 28677

Phone 704-878-3571

Website www.statesvillenc.net