"Power Line Tech II"

Power Line Tech II

Department: New River Light and Power Co - 170600

Minimum Qualifications
Completion of high school and six months of electrical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Note: Maintains required certifications. Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.

License/Certification Required

Essential Job Functions
This position is responsible for working with live high voltage conductors, maintenance of electrical equipment, installation of underground power lines, and the repair of overhead lines and poles. Also will install and maintain NRLP's fiber optic network cables. Climbing, hand work, digging, heavy lifting, and all weather work is required. This position must be able to train and assist less experienced "B" lineworkers with the proper repair of live high and low voltage lines. This position must be familiar in the use of various powered equipment and safety techniques including; climbing gear, bucket/digger trucks, excavators, high voltage gloves, and hoses.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities that involve the construction, maintenance, and repair of high-voltage underground and overhead primary and secondary electric distribution lines.
• Must have the ability to operate University owned vehicles with valid driver's license.
• Demonstrates journeyman level skills and knowledge, with ability to complete both physical and technical duties.
• Must live or relocate to within approximately 20 minute commute of Boone within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Credentials from an Electrical Utility Lineman School Program and 4 years of electrical Lineworker related work experience or 5 years of electrical Lineworker related work experience.
• Lives within 20 minutes of Boone, NC.
• Holds DoL Journeyman credentials.
• Holds CDL Class B license.

Work Schedule/Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:00-4:00 pm Some call back and after hours required. Designated as MANDATORY, this position is expected to be available for work during NRLP/University emergencies, closings, adverse weather conditions, and other department defined events. Will be part of after hours on call response rotation. Must live or relocate to within approximately 20 minute commute of Boone within 90 days of hire.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $69,878 - $78,000

Closing Date: 1/8/2026

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52846

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.