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Department: 445050 - Utilities and Engineering
Location: Raleigh, NC
Essential Job Duties:
Join NC State's Utilities and Engineering Department, where your expertise helps power a thriving campus community. We're seeking a dedicated and skilled Utilities Line Technician II to help maintain and enhance the University's electrical power system, supporting over 2,000 acres of facilities, classrooms, and research spaces.
In this role, you'll play a vital part in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient power distribution across all NC State campuses. If you take pride in technical precision, problem-solving, and teamwork, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the daily life and operations of the Wolfpack community.
Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
- Construct, operate, maintain, and repair the university's electrical power systems, including both underground and overhead lines.
- Perform scheduled preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical systems and facilities across all campuses (North, South, Central, CVM, Arboretum, Stadium, and Centennial).
- Operate, maintain, and repair campus emergency generators.
- Maintain and repair campus street and area lighting systems.
- Construct and install power system components, equipment, and facilities to deliver electric service to new and existing buildings.
- Inspect systems to determine maintenance needs and establish repair priorities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues using diagnostic instruments, including Fluke meters, voltmeters, and power meters, as well as computer tracking software.
- Identify and mitigate safety hazards related to electric shock, falls, burns, and chemical exposure.
- Plan and execute daily work activities efficiently to meet department objectives.
- Operate specialized equipment, including a line truck, as required.
- Collaborate with other power distribution electricians and escalate complex issues to a supervisor or team lead as needed.
- Lift and transport materials weighing up to 90 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations and perform a wide range of physically demanding tasks in varied outdoor environments, ensuring safe handling practices and maintaining productivity in varying weather and terrain conditions.
Other Work/Responsibilities:
- This position has been designated as essential personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions even though the University may be operating on an alternate schedule.
- This position may assist with snow and ice removal under the direction of a supervisor.
- Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.
Minimum Experience/Education:
High school diploma or equivalency and six months of electrical experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Maintains required certification(s).
Required Qualifications:
Must be able to construct and install power system components, equipment and facilities to provide electric service to new and existing buildings.
Must be able to communicate effectively verbally with supervisors and the general public and understand verbal and written instructions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters.
Must be able to lift up to 90 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of underground and overhead electrical power distribution systems in a utility, commercial, industrial, or campus environment.
- Strong working knowledge of electrical safety practices and procedures, including hazard recognition, lockout/tagout, fall protection, and safe operation around energized equipment.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical systems using diagnostic tools such as voltmeters, power meters, and computerized maintenance or tracking systems.
- Experience operating specialized utility equipment, such as line trucks, lifts, or related power distribution equipment, in compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute work independently and as part of a team, with clear communication and coordination to meet operational and emergency response needs.
Required license or certification:
- Commercial driver's license Class A.
- NC Commercial Drivers License Class A, within 60 days of hire.
Position Number: 00050705
AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
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