Distribution Journey Lineman in West Virginia for Southern Electric Corporation

Southern Electric Corporation • Flowood, MS

117d

About The Position

A Journeyman Lineman at Southern Electric Corporation classification will have received their training in an approved forty-two (42) month apprenticeship program or a certified testing program or must have five (5) years of continuous substation/line construction/maintenance experience. Journeyman Linemen shall have a working knowledge of all aspects of substation/line work and have the capability and expertise to work independently if required.

Requirements

• May be required to relocate as work requirements demand.
• May be required to hold a valid class 'B' commercial driver’s license.
• May be required to read and interpret blueprints.
• Drives and operates conveyance machinery equipped with tools and materials to and from job site.
• Adheres to all Company Safety and Health Policies.
• May work in storm restoration operations to rebuild and/or repair damaged power systems.
• May attend training classes or seminars to gather knowledge of new processes, safety regulations and/or refresher training.
• Works with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Has worked in the line industry as an apprentice lineman for at least 4 years.
• Must be able to conduct a Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) as required.
• Perform work in a safe manner on energized and de-energized distribution systems.
• Capable of safely installing and removing cover up material.
• Able to string, sag, and dead-end conductor.
• Experienced in pole/tower climbing using fall protection systems.
• Has the ability to troubleshoot problems on distribution systems.
• Understands procedures to safely dig holes in the presence of underground utilities.
• Ability to safely set/replace poles (wooden, steel, concrete) on an energized distribution system.
• Capable of safely performing a re-conductor job.
• Understands minimum approach distances.
• Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, cover materials, and PPE.
• Has the skill sets to safely operate a digger derrick and bucket truck.
• Inspects, maintains company equipment, and trucks in safe working order.
• Able to safely install and remove mechanical jumpers.
• Experienced in identifying primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Understands safe heavy lifting and rigging procedures.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees