@dukeenergy is hiring LINEMAN--you can make up to $75K a year--willing to work OT, 9 weeks of training!

Do you know someone looking for work?  DE is hosting a JOB FAIR!! Here is a great opportunity for anyone who isn't AFRAID of heights!! Has basic math skills!! Can pass a background check!!!! This position is great for those studying electricity or just wanting to LEARN!!! 9 weeks of paid training-- you can't beat this-- get off your behind-- quit whining---Go prepared to GET THIS JOB!!! Dress to impress-- get your resume going.

 

Diversity Career Fair: Distribution Line Helper

 

 

When:   Friday, July 26, 2013 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.

Where: Duke Energy Toddville Facility Building 5643, 610 Toddville Road, Charlotte, NC 28214 Parking will be accessible from the Craig Street Gate.

Duke Energy, a Fortune 250 company based in Charlotte, NC, has entry-level opportunities available for Distribution Line Helpers in both North and South Carolina. Please attend our Diversity Career Fair on July 26 to learn more about Duke Energy and these exciting opportunities.  Join us at the career fair and please bring your resume. 
 Distribution Line Worker/Helper (Job Search Number 116279) - The responsibilities of this position are to construct, maintain and repair electrical distribution systems, including overhead and underground lines, the installation and repair of electrical equipment such as street lighting and load control devices and the construction of overhead and underground distribution lines based on engineering specifications, including setting poles, pulling cable, setting transformers, etc. This position requires you to attend a 9 week training program that will take place in Charlotte, NC.
Duke Energy offers a competitive pay and benefits program as well as career growth and community support opportunities.

 Connect at Duke Energy where you can make an impact!

To be eligible to be considered for a position at Duke Energy Corporation you must apply on-line at www.duke-energy.com/careers using the specific job search number.  Must have valid driver’s license/DOT certification where applicable. There will be overtime opportunities, weekend work, and the possibility of periodic call-out duty. The position may require working in inclement weather conditions.
Distribution Line Helper Process
Step I
Please apply online.
Interested individuals must go to www.duke-energy.com. Click careers and apply for the position or positions that may be commensurate with your background.
** All applicants that apply online are subject to a background screen. **
Step II
Sourcing of the candidates, staffing will contact you if they feel you are a good match for the open positions.
Step III
Testing is required for this position - Individuals are tested on the EEI (Edison Electric Institute) Construction and Skilled Trades Selection System (CAST).  The test will take approximately two hours.  The test will consist of the four different tests below:

·         Graphic Arithmetic – 30 minutes

·         Mechanical Concepts – 20 min

·         Reading for Comprehension – 30 min

·         Mathematical Usage – 7 min

 

Practice tests can found on our website at http://www.duke-energy.com/careers/career-testing.asp, please follow directions online to download them. 

If you do not pass the test, you will receive a letter from staffing.  If you meet the requirements for the position and are selected to proceed in the job consideration process, you will be notified by staffing to be scheduled for the Physical Abilities Test (PAT). Upon successful completion of the PAT, you will move on to the interview process.

Step IV
If an offer is extended to you, the offer will be contingent upon the following:

·         Background screen including criminal

·         Drug Screen

·         Education

·         References

This position will require you to attend a nine (9) week training program that will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina. Your offer is also contingent upon completion of the Line Helper Training Program.
 Key Points to Remember

·         Shift work, overtime, weekend work

·         Subject to periodic call-out duty and subject to second and third shift schedules

·         Inclement weather

·         Subject to confined spaces

·         Valid Driver’s License / DOT Certification