1st Class Utility Lineman

1st Class Utility Lineman - Forest City Operations

1 JOB OBJECTIVE

To provide outstanding customer service to the members of Rutherford EMC by constructing, operating, maintaining, and repairing the cooperative’s overhead and underground electric utility distribution and transmission power lines and their associated equipment and to restore electric service promptly, safely and efficiently when interrupted regardless of time of day, night or weather conditions. If unable to find a qualified first class lineman, consideration may be given to lineman with less experience who could advance with training.

First Class Lineman is expected to perform any and all of the duties of the previous positions without close supervision.

After having demonstrated the abilities to work effectively as a First Class Lineman on the job, the First Class Lineman receives progressively more challenging assignments toward achieving the skills and knowledge necessary for a First Class Lineman ELC.

2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Performs routine line work, both underground and overhead construction, line maintenance and electrical service. Effectively works on energized lines without supervision

- Effectively meets job qualification standards as required by OSHA

- Understands all circuits used on the system and the related safety requirements

- Reads and accurately interprets maps, specifications, staking sheets and complex diagrams

- Assists in substation operation and maintenance

- Uses all types of fault locating equipment, both primary and secondary

- Traces and locates buried cable as necessary

- Visually checks lines, poles, insulators, transformers for damages or unsafe conditions and reports same to immediate supervisor

- Performs all duties in accordance with Safety Rules and Regulations as established by the Cooperative. Must be trainable in the application of CPR and First Aid.

- Responsible for tools and material assigned to the vehicle on which employee is working as well as the general good housekeeping of vehicle.

- Participates in regularly scheduled safety meetings and training programs.

- This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.

3. QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

4. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Preferably has completed the Apprentice Lineman Program which qualifies him as a First Class Lineman; or comparable experience.

5. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, maps, staking sheets and complex diagrams. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

- Working knowledge of the national electric safety code

6. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Requires a valid Class A North Carolina Commercial driver’s license and medical card.

7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk on uneven terrain, including up and down hills; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and an, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

- Must live in the Rutherford-Polk district or reside within a 30-minute response time from home to the Forest City district office.

- During extreme power outages, must be able to work long hours and drive in extreme weather conditions.

Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation is An Equal Opportunity Employer offering competitive benefits including health insurance, paid vacation, holiday & sick leave, retirement and 401K. Salary based on qualifications.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday, August 15, 2025. Completed application should be mailed to P.O. Box 1569, Forest City, NC 28043.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 - $46.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person