LINE TECHNICIAN I, II, III, IV

LINE TECHNICIAN I, II, III, IV

Salary

$65,478.40 - $121,243.20 Annually

Location

Municipal Operations Center (1300 N Broad St), Gastonia, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

01790

Department

Public Services

Division

Electric/Electric Line Maintenance

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

General Definition of Work

Essential Functions/Duties

Line Technician I

Performs installation, maintenance, and repair work on low and high-voltage lines; operates line trucks and bucket trucks, loads wire, transformers, poles, etc.60%Assists with a variety of emergency problems; may be required to work extended hours in emergency situations10%Replaces broken and burned-out street light bulbs; ability to climb poles

10%

Reads and resets various meters

10%

Cuts on and cuts off electric service at the pole; follows up broken meter seal reports; makes service connections to residences and business establishments

5%

Trim trees as necessary for the performance of other duties

5%

Line Technician II Performs installation, maintenance, and repair work on low and high voltage lines; operates a line truck; loads wire, transformers, climbs poles, etc.; installs transformers and wires up secondaries; installs, repairs, and replaces cross arms, leg supports, cables, insulators, and lightning arrestors; performs required line work on energized and de-energized circuits; installs, maintains, and removes meters; installs and repairs street and yard lights; and replaces defective poles.

55%

Makes new service connections to residences and business establishments by installing transformers and secondary wires from pole to point of service. 10%Checks voltage and phase rotation; installs voltage and current transformers; and is responsible for maintaining various pieces of equipment used in power line work. 10%Trims trees as necessary; responds to after-hour problems, acts as a service troubleshooter; acts as an electric service troubleshooter. 5%Operates all underground mechanical digging machines, locators, and test equipment; maintains and installs underground services; assists with a variety of emergency problems; and responds to after-hours problems. 5%Participates in the after-hours on-call roster as required, electric system priorities may require extended periods of overtime, including weekends, and holidays; participates in pre- and post-job "tail-gate" meetings, and attends monthly safety meetings as required5%Cuts on and cuts off electric service at pole5%

Line Technician III, IVClimbs poles, operates bucket and line trucks, and various pieces of equipment as required; frames poles, installs hardware, fuses, transformers, and pulls wires; ties in conductors and changes insulators; performs electrical "hotline" work as required; is familiar with the proper uses of various hot line tools and equipment. 35%Installs and removes cross arms, cutouts, lighting arresters, primary and secondary lines, span guys, breaker bars, etc; carry out the requisite groundwork in preparation for and after a job; maintains and repairs street and rental lights as required; maintains necessary paperwork and transformer card data as needed 30%responds to after-hour problems acts as an electric service troubleshooter, participates in the after-hours on-call roster as required, electric system priorities may require extended periods of overtime, including weekends, holidays; and maintains responsibility for verifying the condition of all vehicles, equipment, and tools provided for use in the performance of city work. 10%Ability to take clearances and occasionally perform switching at unattended substations and line sectionalizing disconnect switches; performs switching and sectionalizing of circuits as required5%Installs single phase and multi-phase underground and overhead services; maintains and assists in repairs of various substation equipment as required5%Cuts on and cuts off services at the pole; checks voltage and rotation; installs voltage and current transformers; wires transformer rated meters; diagnoses problems in the field5%Responds with sound judgment to unusual and hazardous circumstances and determines action and restores service; maintains and installs underground services; operates all underground equipment5%Participates in pre- and post-job "tail-gate" meetings, attends monthly safety meetings as required5%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Line Technician I

Minimally qualified candidates starting pay: $31.4774

• Some knowledge of electric line construction, maintenance, and service and the hazards encountered;

• Ability and willingness to learn to set poles, string wire and do related work

• Ability to perform manual labor; ability to follow oral directions

• Ability to observe safety rules and regulations

• Strength to perform manual work and physical stamina to withstand working under adverse weather conditions

• Some knowledge of the standard practices applicable in making electric service connections

• Some knowledge of the location of the distribution system and the areas served

Line Technician II

Minimally qualified candidates starting pay: $33.0514

• General knowledge of electric line construction, maintenance, and service and the hazards encountered
• Ability and willingness to learn to set poles, string wire and do related work; ability to perform manual labor; ability to follow oral directions
• Ability to observe safety rules and regulations; strength to perform manual work and physical stamina to withstand working under adverse weather conditions
• General knowledge of the tools techniques, and equipment that apply to power line work
• General knowledge of the location of the distribution system and the areas served
• General knowledge of the principles of electricity as applied to power distribution lines
• Skill in the use of line tools and equipment, including a bucket truck and underground equipment
• Ability to climb poles, and work efficiently and safely
• Ability to make proper connections with speed and accuracy; ability to deal courteously with the public

Line Technician III

Minimally qualified candidates starting pay: $34.7038

• Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, equipment, materials and tools used in the erection and maintenance of electrical lines
• Thorough knowledge of the standard practices applicable in making electric service connections
• Thorough knowledge of the location of the distribution system and of the areas service
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards connected with the work and the safety precautions to be taken
• Skill in the use of line tools and equipment, including working aloft in a bucket truck; ability to climb poles and work with efficiency and safety
• Ability to make proper service connections with speed and accuracy; ability to train and supervise a helper;
• Ability to deal courteously with the public; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions;
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and subordinates;
• Skill in the use and care of tools; strength to perform manual work and physical stamina to withstand working under adverse weather conditions

Line Technician IV

Minimally qualified candidates starting pay: $36.4389

• Thorough knowledge, skills, and abilities as depicted under Line Technician III
• May be required to supervise a crew or oversee a project.
• Must be able to follow and enforce City of Gastonia policy
• Must display a positive attitude and be committed to providing excellent customer service
• Ensures crew[s] provide excellent customer service.

Education/Experience/Physical Demands/Special Requirements/Additional Information

Line Technician I

Graduation from high school is supplemented by minimal experience in the construction and maintenance of power distribution lines, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs; bend and stoop; work in an outside construction environment during all seasons; ability to use manual construction equipment, such as a shovel.

Special Requirements:

Complete NIMS IS 100, 200, and 700 training within twelve months.

Obtain Class B Commercial drivers license within six months of hire.

Line Technician II

Graduation from high school and moderate experience in the construction and maintenance of power distribution lines, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs; bend and stoop; work in an outside construction environment during all seasons; ability to use manual construction equipment, such as a shovel.

Special Requirements:

Complete NIMS IS 100, 200, and 700 training within eighteen months.

Valid commercial drivers license.

Line Technician III

Graduation from high school and considerable experience in the construction and maintenance of power distribution lines, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs; bend and stoop; work in an outside construction environment during all seasons; ability to use manual construction equipment, such as a shovel.

Special Requirements:

Complete NIMS IS 100, 200, and 700 training within eighteen months.

Valid commercial drivers license.

Line Technician IV

Graduation from high school. Possession of a Journeyman Lineman Card by successfully completing an accredited Lineman Apprenticeship Program recognized by the State of North Carolina and the United States Department of Labor. Must also have completed 12,000 verifiable electric-utility-industry hours in the construction and maintenance of power distribution lines and equipment.

Special Requirements:

Complete NIMS IS 100, 200, and 700 training within eighteen months.

Valid commercial driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina.

Possession of NC Journeyman Lineman Certification upon hire

Physical Demands:

1. The physical activity of this position includes:

• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or couching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal spoken word levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.
• Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

2. The physical requirements of this position:

• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

3. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision:

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform one or more of the following: computer terminal; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform one or more of the following: operate machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where seeing job is at or within arms reach; performs mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.

4. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position:

• The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather.
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• The worker is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
• The worker is required to wear a respirator.
• The worker frequently is in close quarters, crawl space, shafts, manholes, small-enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.
• The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

Must possess a valid appropriate drivers license with acceptable driving history.

Drug screening, criminal background, and reference checks are required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective and unique identity.

The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/H)

High Deductible Health Plan with HSA

Dental

Vision

Life

Supplemental Insurance Plans

Pension (Local Government Employees Retirement System)

401(k)

457

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Dependent Care Plan

Employee Assistance Program

On-Site Health Clinic

Employee Educational Assistance Program

Sick Leave (12 days per year)

Initial Employment Vacation: Starting at 12 days per year

Holidays (11 days per year)

Personal Day (1 day per year)

A comprehensive list of benefits can be found online at City of Gastonia Employee Benefits Handbook

Employer City of Gastonia

Address 181 South Street

Gastonia, North Carolina, 28052

Phone (704) 866-6859

(704) 866-6858

Website https://gastonianc.gov/