Apprentice Lineman

Coast Electric Power Association•Picayune, MS

About The Position

Coast Electric is hiring an entry-level Apprentice Lineman for its Pearl River County Operations Department. The role provides hands-on training and opportunities to advance to Journeyman Lineman while assisting with construction, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of overhead and/or underground power lines. Work follows Rural Utility Services (RUS) specifications and procedures, National Electric Code standards, utility safety procedures, and OSHA regulations. The apprentice learns line-construction practices, tool and material classifications, and proper equipment use while supporting linemen in the field. The role may include storm restoration and emergency response, tree and brush trimming, on-call work, and overtime as required. The employee must be prepared to report to a job site or facility during emergencies, consistent with essential-business requirements and applicable law.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required; the posting also states that a high school diploma is preferred.
Utility Lineman Certificate or six months of experience working in the utility industry is required.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License is required.
Must reside within 25 miles of the Pearl River County District Office, reside within Pearl River County, or be willing to relocate into the service area; the service area does not extend outside Mississippi.
Ability to read and understand safety manuals, regulations, and operational procedures.
Ability to operate assigned equipment, including bucket lift, forklift, backhoe, trencher, drill, chainsaw, shovel, post hole digger, and high-compression tools.
Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb and to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; good balance and dexterity in reaching, handling, fingering, and/or feeling.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, communicate dangers and problems promptly so others can hear and understand, and hear messages and commands from others.
Visual abilities including recognizing object shape, size, distance, motion, color, and other characteristics; far and near acuity, depth perception, field of vision, accommodation, and color vision.

Responsibilities

Assist with construction, maintenance, and repair of distribution power lines.
Learn line-construction basics and the classifications, terminology, and proper use of tools and materials.
Learn and apply RUS specifications, National Electric Code standards, and utility safety procedures.
Observe linemen working on poles and anticipate their needs for tools and materials.
Assist with pole installation, conductor stringing, splicing, and equipment installation.
Operate and safely use utility tools and equipment.
Support storm restoration and emergency response efforts.
Trim trees and brush as needed for line construction and maintenance.
Work on-call and overtime as required.
Report to work and perform duties at a job site or facility during emergencies, consistent with essential-business requirements and applicable law.