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POSITION:                               EXPERIENCED LINE TECHNICIAN

APPLY BY:                               5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025

SALARY:                                  $72,203.00 ANNUALLY   

 

Position Specification – Line Technician First Class

 

Education:                High School Diploma or GED.  Completion of an accredited line technician career development program for linemen preferred.

Experience:              At least five years of experience as a line technician with an electric utility OR four years of experience as a line technician with an electric utility and completion of an accredited line technician career development program.

Knowledge:             A working knowledge of the construction and maintenance of distribution lines, transmission lines, and substations.  A thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).  A thorough knowledge of hand tools, line construction vehicles and equipment, and aerial bucket trucks.  A thorough knowledge of system maps and Rural Utilities Services (RUS) specifications.  A thorough knowledge of first-aid and CPR and pole top rescue.

Skills:                       Ability to use and teach others to use a variety of hand tools, and to operate and teach others to operate line construction and maintenance equipment and vehicles.  Ability to read and follow system maps, RUS specifications, and staking sheets, and to teach others to do the same.  Ability to climb poles and perform work from pole tops and aerial bucket trucks.  Ability to perform pole top rescue and bucket rescue.  Ability to administer CPR and first-aid.  Must have a North Carolina commercial driver’s license.  Must satisfactorily complete tests and/or practical demonstrations for advancement to Lead Line technician. Must be able to read, write and do arithmetic.  Use of computer and other office equipment as required.

Work Conditions:    About 5% in office/95% in field; on call during emergencies; occasional overtime; infrequent overnight travel. Must be able to work outside during extreme weather conditions including: very low temperatures, very high temperatures and during storms with high winds, rain, and/or snow.

Physical Requirements:    

  • Lifting: up to 50 lbs. - floor to waist frequently/waist to shoulders & above frequently
  • Reaching: both arms frequently
  • Carrying: up to 50 lbs. - floor to waist frequently/waist to shoulders & above frequently
  • Range of Motion:
  • Frequently:  bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, kneeling, grasping/pinching, push/pull, repetitive finger motion, wrist flexion/extension
  • Occasionally:  crawling
  • General work activity:                                        
  • Occasionally:  sitting
  • Frequently:  walking, standing, driving

 

 

Position Description – Non-Exempt

Date:               April 15, 2024

Title:                Line Technician First Class                                                                           

Department:    Engineering & Operations

Reports To:     Line Coordinator

Directs:            Contract line crews during emergency service restoration and EMC line crews when delegated by lead line technician/lead maintenance line technician

Major Responsibilities:  (performed with strict observance of safety rules and adherence to safe working conditions)

  1. Performs work on energized conductors of all distribution line voltages without direct supervision.

  1. Strings, sags, and deadends conductors of all sizes on poles or other structures.

  1. Installs and connects transformers, fuse cutouts, arrestors, switches, oil circuit reclosers, sectionalizers, and security lights.

  1. Frames and installs pole assemblies either on the ground or in the air.

  1. Splices broken conductors, resets broken poles, replaces damaged electrical apparatus and facilities, resets reclosers and sectionalizers, and replaces fuses in cutouts.

  1. Makes up and installs all types of guys.

  1. Performs maintenance work on distribution lines.

  1. Observes work performance of assigned crews to ensure procedures and safe work practices are followed correctly, and inspects completed work of assigned crews to ensure work meets REA specifications and other requirements.

  1. Installs and maintains substation transformers, regulators, reclosers, breakers, batteries, arrestors, switches, and other substation equipment.

  1. Assists in the training and development of apprentice linemen, linemen third class, and linemen second class.

  1. Calculates three-phase transformer bank capacities and makes necessary changes to ensure continuity of service.

  1. Determines transformer size requirements based on load requirements on member-consumer’s premises.

  1. Installs and maintains capacitors, singly or in banks.

  1. Rotates being on-call after normal working hours to provide electric services.

This description reflects the essential duties considered necessary to describe the position identified for purposes of evaluation.  It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements for the position or as giving exclusive title to every function described therein.

 

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Position Specification – Custodian

POSITION:                               CUSTODIAN

APPLY BY:                               5:00 P.M., MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2025

SALARY:                                  $37,440 ANNUALLY   

 

Education:            High school or GED preferred.  Ability to read and write required.

Experience:           One year prior custodial experience is preferred.

Knowledge:           A basic understanding of housekeeping practices and of building and grounds maintenance.  A basic understanding of operating cleaning equipment. 

Skills:                   Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel.  Ability to follow instructions for operations of cleaning equipment and proper storage of cleaning supplies. Ability to obtain certification and operate a forklift.  Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license. Must be able to pass background check and drug screen prior to employment.

Work Conditions: Office position; occasional paid overtime.

Physical Requirements: 

  • Lifting: up to 50 lbs. - floor to waist frequently/waist to shoulders & above frequently
  • Reaching: both arms frequently
  • Carrying: up to 50 lbs. - floor to waist frequently/waist to shoulders & above frequently
  • Range of Motion:
    • Frequently:  bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, kneeling, grasping/pinching, push/pull, repetitive finger motion, wrist flexion/extension
    • Occasionally:  crawling
  • General work activity:                                
    • Occasionally:  sitting
    • Frequently:  walking, standing, driving

 

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No openings at this time.

No openings at this time.

We do not have a current vacancy; however, we are accepting resumes' and/or applications for an Experienced Line Technician as an open-ended position.  All resumes' and/or applications will be maintained and reviewed for future vacancies.

Requirements:  High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of an accredited Line Technician career development program preferred.  At least two years of experience as a Line Technician with an electric utility OR one year experience as a Line Technician with an electric utility and completion of an accredited Line Technician career development program.  Must satisfactorily complete background check and drug test. Must have a valid N.C. Commercial Driver’s License. Must be able to work with physical requirements of up to 50 lbs. of lifting/carrying and frequent range of motion. Must be able to accommodate a reasonable response time for after-hour work. Minimum salary:  $22.00/hr DOE

Apply by sending resume’ to email OR complete application online:

Edgecombe-Martin County

Electric Membership Corporation

PO Box 188

Tarboro, NC 27886

Email:  lisa.tolson@ememc.com

Online Application: www.ememc.com

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Edgecombe-Martin County EMC is a drug-free workplace.

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For questions or additional information about employment opportunities please send an email to the cooperative’s Human Resources Department.

Attn:  Lisa Tolson

679 NC Hwy 33 E
Tarboro, NC 27886

(252) 641-9506