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Tideland Careers

Tideland EMC currently has three openings:

• Part-time dispatcher (Pantego 24-hour call center)
• Two apprentice linemen (Grantsboro district)

PART-TIME JOB POSTING
POSITION: Dispatcher (Customer Service Departmental Assistant)
Employee will work 12-hour shifts at night on multiple days and on any portion of a work week or shift as needed to cover workload with a set maximum of 1,000 hours or less per year.

REPORTING LOCATION: Pantego, NC

REPORTS TO: CSR Supervisor

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalency desired. Additional computer training beyond high school is beneficial.

EXPERIENCE: One to two years’ experience in a customer relations position such as dispatcher operator desired.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: General knowledge of computers and office procedures required. General knowledge of using a multiline phone system or switchboard beneficial.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Must be capable of working with the public in a dispatch center environment. Main job function will be to work overnight shifts to answer customer request by telephone for payment taking and dispatching linemen to respond to electrical system outages and other events. Must be able to post payments, type, and complete other clerical assignments. Must be able to use radio to dispatch personnel. Individual must be self-motivated and capable of following written protocol.

While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, lift, and carry up to five pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Individual will work in a fast-paced dispatch center environment. Individual is subject to being called in to work during major outages or asked to work in another location. Relocation may be necessary to meet on call response criteria. Dispatch center operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Maximum of 1000 hours per year with no set number of hours per week.

OPENING: Immediate

RATE: $22.00/hour

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 12, 2026

APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY WITH:
Apply in person at NC Works Career Center or email temchr@tidelandemc.com for application package. Applicants must complete a Tideland EMC job application.

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JOB POSTING FOR TWO POSITION VACANCIES IN TIDELAND'S APPRENTICE LINEMAN PROGRAM

POSITION: Apprentice Lineman I, Apprentice Lineman II, Apprentice Lineman III,
or Apprentice Lineman IV

DISTRICT: Grantsboro, NC

REPORTS TO: Crew Leader

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalency desired. Electric Line Construction Certificate is beneficial.

EXPERIENCE: One or more years in overhead line or underground construction preferred. Pole climbing experience desired. Completion of Electric Line Construction Certificate will count toward experience.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of RUS specifications and National Electric Safety Code preferred. Actual job knowledge of overhead and underground line construction acquired through on the job training or schooling will be beneficial in determining job level.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Must be able to communicate effectively. Must have or can obtain a valid N.C. CDL license Class A within six months of employment. First aid and CPR certifications desired. Apprentice must demonstrate competencies through assessment and job evaluation to progress to the next level of the Apprentice Program.

Must have the physical ability to perform essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of job which include, but are not limited to, seeing, hearing, walking, sitting, climbing, bending, lifting, standing, grasping, balancing, kneeling, and crouching. Valid physical requirements of the position are as follows: 1) employee lifts/carries 75 lbs. occasionally; 2) employee pulls 60 lbs./force occasionally. Apprentice Lineman I through Journeyman Lineman must maintain a weight that allows them to work safely in a 400 lb. capacity bucket with equipment weighing 136 lbs., this weight calculation includes lineman tools, materials, equipment, cross arm, boots, and bucket liner.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Normally works weekdays 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, but is required to work overtime and take on call duty as needed. Some local travel and overnight stays may be required. Must be available to work during adverse weather conditions. Subject to being called in to work during major outages. Relocation may be necessary to meet 30 minutes on-call response criteria. Work environment includes risk of electrical shock.

Candidate selected will be required to climb within approximately six months and be considered a qualified climber capable of performing pole top rescue within approximately one year; however, it is understood that applicants who hold their Electric Line Construction certificate met these requirements upon completion of the program. If employee is not able to meet these requirements, employment will be terminated. If for any reason after entering the Apprentice Program employee chooses not to proceed or is unable to proceed after proper training to Lineman status, they will be terminated.

OPENING: Immediate

HIRING RANGE: Apprentice Lineman I $21.98 - $25.17
Apprentice Lineman II $24.47 - $28.08
Apprentice Lineman III $27.00 - $31.04
Apprentice Lineman IV $29.57 - $34.06

Apprentice/Lineman level which applicant qualifies to be placed in will determine salary level.

Individual selected for this position will be evaluated in six months and be eligible for up to a 3% increase. Excellent benefit package.

Promotion opportunities available from Apprentice Lineman I to Apprentice Lineman II, III, and IV with experience, satisfactory performance and adequate test scores. Will continue to advance to Lineman and Journeyman Lineman with additional experience, job knowledge and tenure.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 4, 2026

APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY BY EMAILING: myrabeasley@tidelandemc.com or applying
in-person with NCWORKS, order no. 12892024. We only accept Tideland’s application forms.

Tideland Electric Membership Corporation is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

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