C Lineman - Underground (MPC)

Pike • Gulfport, MS

2d

About The Position

The Class C Lineman Underground constructs, maintains, and repairs electrical underground distribution systems, including work on energized and de-energized lines. The position may involve travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. The role reports to the Foreman.

The work includes installing and repairing underground facilities and conductors, troubleshooting and locating faults, and learning switching, tagging, grounding, induced-voltage, and live-line procedures under direct supervision. The lineman operates and maintains excavation and pulling equipment, works in confined spaces and near energized equipment, and follows safety protocols and PPE requirements.

This is an outdoor role involving varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions. The employee must be available for outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotations, overtime, and work outside normal business hours, including weekends and holidays. The role requires physical communication and activity, including standing, walking, handling and operating tools or controls, reaching, and lifting or moving materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Two years of recent underground line experience.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice and work extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
• Ability to communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
• Ability to stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repairs on energized and de-energized underground distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Help install and repair underground facilities and conductors, including troubleshooting and fault locating on primary and secondary systems.
• Learn switching and tagging procedures, grounding, and induced-voltage practices for energized and de-energized lines.
• Work in confined spaces and near energized equipment under direct supervision.
• Operate and maintain backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation.
• Learn live-line work using approved PPE and insulated sticks for testing voltage and switching energized lines under direct supervision.
• Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and understand insulated protective cover used to isolate differences of potential.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA, dependent care, and medical flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed