Class A License, Driver's License, Electrical Engineering, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Maintenance - Electrical, On Call, Physical Demands, Record Keeping, Regulations, Team Player
EnergyUnited is seeking an experienced Journeyman Lineman to join our Cornelius Operations team. In this role, you’ll help build, maintain, and restore a safe, reliable electric system for our member-owners. This position is hands-on, safety-focused, and critical to keeping the lights on, especially when our members need us most.
If you’re a skilled lineman who takes pride in your craft, works well in a team environment, and is ready to respond when it matters, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Construct, operate, and maintain electric distribution and transmission lines
- Perform routine and emergency line work with minimal supervision
- Respond to outages and assist with storm restoration, including after-hours and on-call work
- Perform complex and hazardous line work safely and efficiently
- Train and mentor apprentice linemen
- Apply knowledge of voltage regulation, fault current, and line protection
- Size single-phase transformers and calculate transformer loads
- Operate equipment and maintain accurate records and reports
- Occasionally serve as Crew Leader or assist with on-call crew supervision
- Participate in and present safety meetings as assigned
What We’re Looking For
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 5 years of journeyman-level line experience
- North Carolina Class A CDL with a good driving record
- Possess or be able to obtain a complete set of personal lineman tools
- Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and member service
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather and challenging conditions
Working Conditions
- Normal hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (overtime and irregular hours required as needed)
- Must be available during adverse weather events and emergencies
- Physical demands include climbing, lifting (100+ lbs), operating heavy equipment, and working near traffic
Residency Requirement
This is a direct operational position. Employees must live or be willing to relocate within 25 miles of the assigned office.
Why EnergyUnited?
At EnergyUnited, our culture is simple and strong:
Be safe. Be secure. Be present. Be member focused.
We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a real impact in the communities we serve.