Apprentice Lineworker / Journeyman Lineworker - Laurel

Southern Company•Laurel, MS

About The Position

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 or Lineman depending on the qualifications, experience and skills of the successful candidate. This position will report to Laurel, MS. This position will be covered by the Memorandum of Agreement between Mississippi Power and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Job Summary This position will be filled as a Journeyman Lineman or Apprentice Lineman depending on the applicant’s qualifications. 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.

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 Drivers 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
The successful applicant must currently live within or be willing to relocate to within a 30 minute commute from the assigned headquarters office. No relocation assistance available.

Nice To Haves

Candidates should have a 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
In order for the applicant to be hired as a journeyman lineman, 5 years distribution line crew experience is preferred.
Exhibit Our Values behaviors of safety first, unquestionable trust, superior performance, and total commitment.
Ability to work successfully in a team atmosphere.
Successful candidate must be ethical, customer oriented, self-motivated, a continuous learner and highly dependable.

Responsibilities

Candidate must safely perform any work normally or reasonably required in this classification.
This position builds, maintains, inspects, trouble-shoots, replaces, and repairs distribution power lines, poles, and related equipment according to Company specifications and manufacturer's recommendations.
Successful candidate will review work orders and determine material needed to complete jobs; along with being able to safely load wire coils, poles, equipment, and materials onto trucks.
Candidate is responsible for using hand tools to assemble materials, connectors, brackets, and other equipment in preparation for installation on pole-lines or underground systems.
This position frequently works aerially from a ladder, lift bucket, and pole-climbing tools to remove/replace/repair equipment.
Successful candidate must climb utility poles and other structures.
This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining tools/trucks.
Successful candidate must maintain regular attendance and comply with all safety procedures, practices and requirements.
Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in person, by radio, and by phone to various company personnel in the normal course of duties.
If this position is filled as an apprentice, the applicant will complete a prescribed Journeyman Development Program.