Journeyman Lineworker - Pascagoula

Southern CompanyPascagoula, MS
5h

About The Position

This position will be filled as a Journeyman Lineman. 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
  • Successful candidates must reside or be willing to relocate at their own expense to live within 30 minutes of headquarters, Pascagoula, MS
  • successful candidate must be able to work within any location in that division

Nice To Haves

  • In order for the applicant to be hired as a journeyman lineman, 5 years distribution line crew experience is preferred.
  • 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
  • Exhibit Our Values behaviors of safety first, superior performance, act with integrity and intentional inclusion.
  • Ability to work successfully in a team atmosphere.
  • Successful candidate must be ethical, customer oriented, self-motivated, a continuous learner and highly dependable.

Responsibilities

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