Journeyman Lineman & Troubleman - Central & South Regions (Macon & Valdosta Areas)

Southern Company•Macon, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Journeyman Lineman and Troublemen- Central and South Regions (Macon & Valdosta Areas) Placement at a headquarters will be based on availability of openings and if you are in a commutable distance of the headquarters. Candidate must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the assignment location in order to meet "call out" requirements. If a candidate does not currently live within this area, candidate must be willing to immediately relocate to meet this requirement. Candidate must be available and accessible in times of emergency which could include evenings, weekends and holidays. Candidate must be available and accessible at least 50% of time for emergency "call-out". Candidate must be available for travel outside the state to support storm emergencies as needed. JOB SUMMARY Job Duties include (but not limited to): Pole Climbing (up to 60 feet). Working in an overhead position while on the pole. Pulling and splicing wires. Installing Electrical Service (pole to pole OR pole to service point). Operate/Drive Company Trucks including Bucket Trucks. Operate heavy equipment (Backhoe or similar equipment). Work in adverse conditions outdoors - day and night hours. Operate Electrical system - Transmission, Substation and Distribution Switching Writing Switching Orders Basic understanding of electrical Distribution Systems Troubleshooting After Hours first responder Note: This is a position covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Georgia Power and IBEW Local 84 and is governed by this agreement. Union membership is optional. The starting salary for a Lineman is $49.55 (non-negotiable and level of experience does not apply) and this pay is governed by this agreement which includes an increase every six months assuming satisfactory performance, until you max out in your job classification and a negotiated general increase every July.

Requirements

Experience as a Journeyman Lineman with a minimum of 5 years' experience in the electric utility industry and 3 years of Journeyman Lineman experience working with voltages above 600 volts.
Overhead distribution experience (up to 25Kv) required.
Familiar with work involving energized conductors required.
Currently holds a valid driver's license and "Class A" CDL is required.
Currently meets a maximum weight of 270 lbs. fully clothed (includes hard hat and work boots) due to weight-restricted aerial devices required.
Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver’s license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver’s license).
Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.
Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record

Nice To Haves

Underground distribution experience (up to 25Kv) preferred.
Previous experience working on the Georgia Power system highly preferred.
Leadership experience preferred.
Construction and maintenance line work is desirable.
Familiar with heavy equipment directly related to line work skill sets.

Responsibilities

Pole Climbing (up to 60 feet).
Working in an overhead position while on the pole.
Pulling and splicing wires.
Installing Electrical Service (pole to pole OR pole to service point).
Operate/Drive Company Trucks including Bucket Trucks.
Operate heavy equipment (Backhoe or similar equipment).
Work in adverse conditions outdoors - day and night hours.
Operate Electrical system - Transmission, Substation and Distribution Switching
Writing Switching Orders
Basic understanding of electrical Distribution Systems
Troubleshooting
After Hours first responder

Benefits

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).
A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf.
Additional and specific details about total compensation and beneﬁts will also be provided during the hiring process.

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