Distribution Lineman

About the role

This position will be filled as a Lineman. The headquarters for this position is Gulfport, MS. In addition to this requirement, the successful candidate must be able to work within any location in that division. 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 Lineman. This position is responsible for performing overhead distribution construction work for grid investment projects such as reconductors, storm hardening, conversions, and adding/upgrading sectionalizing equipment, as well as system repair and storm restoration. This includes working projects across the MPC service territory up to 65 miles (one way) from the Coast Service Center. Overnight travel may be required.

Job Responsibilities

• Safely perform any work normally or reasonably required in this classification.
• Build, maintain, inspect, trouble-shoot, replace, and repair 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.
• Use hand tools to assemble materials, connectors, brackets, and other equipment in preparation for installation on pole-lines or underground systems.
• Work aerially from a ladder, lift bucket, and pole-climbing tools to remove/replace/repair equipment.
• Climb utility poles and other structures.
• Clean and maintain 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.
• If filled as an apprentice, complete a prescribed Journeyman Development Program.

Requirements

• Must pass or have passed the Construction and Skills Trade Test (CAST) to be considered.
• Must currently have or possess the ability to obtain a valid Mississippi Commercial Driver's 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.
• For the applicant to be hired as a journeyman lineman, 5 years distribution line crew experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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, 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.
• Ability to build solid interpersonal relationships with other employees.

Skills

• Exhibit Our Values behaviors of safety first, unquestionable trust, superior performance, and total commitment.
• Ability to work successfully in a team atmosphere.
• Must be ethical, customer oriented, self-motivated, a continuous learner and highly dependable.

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).

Pay

Job Schedule: Full time