Electric Serviceman - Gulfport

Job Responsibilities

• Setting and removing meters
• Supporting field collection activities
• Installation of new services
• Maintaining the distribution system
• Performing distribution and transmission switching
• Restoration of service
• Adhering to all compliance requirements
• Supporting marketing efforts

Job Requirements

• Experience in providing electric service to new and existing customers
• Knowledge of distribution construction, operation, and maintenance
• Knowledge of substation and transmission operations (preferred)
• Basic computer skills and ability to develop computer skills with ARMS, DISTGIS, Microsoft XP Office Products, and other software applications as required
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with customers and employees
• Ability to work alone most of the time and be committed to safety and highly self-motivated
• The ability to stay abreast of all process and procedural changes as they relate to local operations
• The ability to work with customers and fellow employees to solve problems
• Pass or have passed the Construction and Skills Trade Test (CAST) in order to be considered
• Valid Mississippi Commercial Drivers license within 6 months of employment
• Maintain weight to comply with equipment manufacturer's restrictions
• Live within 30 minutes of the service center or willing to relocate within 30 minutes within 6 months of starting the job
• Available for after-hours call out and overnight travel as needed
• Experience working as a trouble shooter and as a first responder to trouble after hours (highly preferred)
• At least 5 years experience in line construction
• Possess a basic knowledge of all functional areas of Customer Services
• Exhibit working knowledge of distribution, substation, and transmission operations

Qualifications

• 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
• Live within 30 minutes of the service center or willing to relocate within 30 minutes within 6 months of starting the job
• Available for after-hours call out and overnight travel as needed
• Experience working as a trouble shooter and as a first responder to trouble after hours (highly preferred)
• At least 5 years experience in line construction
• Possess a basic knowledge of all functional areas of Customer Services
• Exhibit working knowledge of distribution, substation, and transmission operations

Skills & Abilities

• Strong ethics and values
• Foster open and frequent communication
• Maintain composure during stressful situations
• Be adaptable to changing work situations and external environments
• Driven by results and continually set personal goals
• Effectively manage stress

Benefits

Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.