Transmission Trainee - Maintenance

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

DUTIES:

Under close supervision as a learner in training for advancement to the next higher grade in his/her promotional sequence, works with employees of higher classification in electrical and other work in and about substations and shops; performing such duties as:

• Assisting employees of higher classification in their work, including supplying them with tools, instruments, materials and equipment.

• Caring for tools, instruments, materials, and equipment used in the work.

• Operating power driven hand tools, such as air hammers, electric drills; sharpening drills, using emery wheel and using taps.

• Operating torches, handling solder, removing insulation from wires, etc.

• Tinning and soldering joints and lugs.

• Bending, cutting and threading conduit and pipe by hand.

• Driving a truck or other Company vehicles on a limited basis, such as, to and from job site, when required; and other driving incidental with performance of duties.

• Acquiring a working knowledge of safety rules, first-aid and safety and fire-fighting equipment used on the system.

• Performing other similar or less skilled work.

Specific Requirements

• Due to Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) imposedregulations, the body weight limitation is imposed at 285 lbs. or less.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must meet the Company's requirements as to GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have acquired a knowledge of the use and care of the more common tools used in the work.

• Must be capable of passing the Company's drivers examination and possess the necessary driver's license, including the appropriate Commercial Drivers License.

• Must possess and demonstrate through testing an aptitude for mechanical and electrical work.

• Must possess and demonstrate ability to climb structures and extension ladders, and work at elevated levels.

Travel Requirements

Posting Expiration Date

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Privacy

Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)

Terms of Use

Accessibility