Apprentice Lineman – Distribution or Transmission

Successful candidates must reside or be willing to relocate at their own expense to live within 30 minutes of headquarters. Position will be filled as an Apprentice Lineman only. Distribution Apprentice Lineman could report to Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula, Bay St. Louis, Hattiesburg, Laurel, or Meridian. Transmission Apprentice Lineman will report to Hattiesburg. 

This position will be covered by the Memorandum of Agreement between Mississippi Power and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Job Summary

This position is responsible for working in a line crew on overhead and underground construction and maintenance of distribution systems. This position is responsible for responding to and correcting problems with the electrical distribution system during normal working hours, after hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Job Responsibilities

Safely performs any work normally or reasonably required in this classification. Builds, maintains, inspects, trouble-shoots, replaces, and repairs distribution and/or transmission power lines, poles, and related equipment according to Company specifications and manufacturer's recommendations. Reviews work orders and determines material needed to complete jobs. Safely loads wire coils, poles, equipment, and materials onto trucks. Uses hand tools to assemble materials, connectors, brackets, and other equipment in preparation for installation on pole-lines or underground systems. Frequently works aerially from a ladder, lift bucket, and uses pole-climbing tools to remove/replace/repair equipment. Climbs utility poles and other structures Cleans and maintains tools/trucks. 

Must maintain regular attendance and comply with all safety procedures, practices and requirements Must be able to effectively communicate in person, by radio, and by phone to various company personnel in the normal course of duties. The successful candidate will complete a prescribed Journeyman Development Program. 

Job Requirements

• Must pass or have passed the Construction and Skills Trade Test (CAST) in order to be considered.
• Must currently have or possess the ability to obtain a valid Mississippi Commercial Driver’s license within 6 months of employment.
• Must maintain weight to comply with equipment manufacturer's restrictions.
• Must be available for call out overtime work, scheduled overtime work, and overnight travel as needed.
• Availability for timely response to call outs are required.
• Must currently live within or be willing to relocate to within a 30-minute commute from the assigned headquarters office. No relocation assistance available.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of customer relation skills and the ability to think clearly and make logical decisions under pressure.
• Average or above average computer skills are desired.
• Working knowledge of electricity and the maintenance of electrical lines is necessary.
• Ability to operate machinery and vehicles, use basic hand tools, the ability to work at heights, climb tall structures, read blueprints, lift, carry, and pull heavy objects.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions and work in enclosed, dark areas.
• Work methods must adhere to all safe work practices and must possess the ability to build solid interpersonal relationships with other employees.