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Duke Energy Distribution Underground Line Apprentice 1- IBEW 962 in Greenville, South Carolina
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Job Summary
This position supports the operations process in providing and maintaining service to new and existing customers by maintaining a working knowledge of computer systems, tools, equipment, and material necessary to install, maintain and repair the vault and manhole underground distribution system. The position should be familiar with the day-to-day operations and specifications of the vault and manhole distribution system. This position may be required to be on-call on a routine basis but must be available to work all hours as needed, day or night, weekends or holidays, to perform work required during planned outages or emergency situations. The position must perform all duties in a safe manner and adhere to all Company safety rules and procedures. Technicians in this job description generally do not perform work on the overhead distribution system and are limited to the vault and manhole electric system.
Hourly Pay Rate: $26.53
Responsibilities:
Under directive supervision in the field or shop, on a day or fixed schedule, assists employees of higher classification in the installation, construction, replacement and maintenance of the underground cable distribution system; performs such duties as:
Assisting cable splicers by performing as manhole attendant, lowering tools and materials into manholes.
Testing and preparing confined spaces for entry.
Preparing materials for use in manholes and vaults.
Rigging block and tackle or handling skids for pulling in and removing cable, and handling cable reels. Also operating cable reel trailer and cable puller.
Qualified to perform confined space rescue.
Using hand or power operated tools and handling materials in close proximity to energized cables and equipment.
Assisting in the cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with Company and governmental guidelines; using appropriate personal protective equipment.
Doing work when necessary from a ladder, or platform.
Doing work of a higher classification when preparing for advancement to a higher grade.
Performing other similar or less skilled work, as assigned.
Work Environment
Shift Work, Overtime, Weekend Work, 24/7 Operations
Frequent travel
Work environment ranges from indoors to outside in varying degrees of heat and cold weather conditions
Emergency situations may require working at night and in inclement weather
Subject to confined spaces, (manholes, vaults, etc.)
Subject to periodic call-out duty and subject to second and third shift schedules
Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Valid driver’s license
Possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 1 year of employment
Specific Requirements
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Ability to successfully complete the Virtual Assessment for Lineworkers (VAL)
DOT Certification
DOT Physical
Respirator Clearance
This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.
Work schedule requires working various shifts as business needs arise
Position has on-call responsibilities as scheduled and generally available at other times as needed, demonstrate the ability to work independently, and to work all hours as needed, day or night, weekends or holidays, and in all weather conditions to perform work required during planned and emergency outages
Requires ability to travel and stay overnight to various locations and work extended hours to assist in major storm restoration
Must reside within 40 minutes of assigned Operations Center. Relocation is at the expense of the applicant.
Travel Requirements
15-25%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No
Represented/Union Position IBEW Local 962
Visa Sponsored Position No
Posting Expiration Date
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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