Electrical Utility Lineman for the Town of Stantonsburg

Job Title: Electrical Utility Lineman
Employer: Town of Stantonsburg, NC Salary: $80,000–$95,000 Schedule: Monday–Thursday (opportunity for overtime and on-call pay)
Position Overview:
The Town of Stantonsburg seeks an experienced Electrical Utility Lineman to lead electric distribution operations. This hands-on role is responsible for safe, reliable construction, maintenance, restoration, and oversight of overhead and underground electrical systems serving our community.
Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and lead a crew in construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution systems (overhead and underground).
• Direct outage response and troubleshooting; coordinate restoration efforts and mutual-aid when needed.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to emergencies; overtime and on-call pay available.
• Implement and maintain safety programs; ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and standards.
• Manage budgetary needs, purchasing, and inventory to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Coordinate with customers, town staff, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality service.
• Provide training, evaluate crew performance, and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

• Proven experience with both transmission and distribution systems, including protection, switching, substation interaction, and coordination between transmission and distribution assets.
• Familiarity with transmission-level operations, system reliability standards, fault analysis, sectionalizing, and restoring service following large-scale events.
• Experience coordinating with transmission providers, neighboring utilities, or regional operators is strongly preferred.

• High school diploma; technical coursework in electricity or related field preferred.
• 5–7 years’ experience as an electric line worker; supervisory experience preferred.
• Line certification by Electricities or equivalent required.
• Valid North Carolina commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• Strong knowledge of power line construction, maintenance, transmission & distribution principles, and electrical safety practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Join a close-knit community focused on sustainable growth and innovation.
• Competitive salary and benefits with professional development opportunities.
• Team-oriented workplace that prioritizes safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Compressed workweek (Monday–Thursday) with additional compensation opportunities for overtime and on-call duties.