Underground Apprentice Lineman

Coast Electric is seeking an Underground Apprentice Lineman to assist in the construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting of underground power lines. Work is performed according to Rural Utility Services (RUS) specifications and OSHA regulations. This position reports to the Harrison County District Office.

About the Role

We exist to safely provide our member-owners with superior service and dependable electricity at the lowest possible price and to improve the economy and quality of life in our community. This is an entry-level position with the potential to progress to Underground Journeyman Lineman.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the construction, maintenance, and repair of distribution power lines
• Learn basics of line construction work and become familiar with the proper classification and terminology of tools and materials and the use of various tools
• Learn and apply RUS specifications, National Electric Code standards, and utility safety procedures
• Learn basic operations and maintenance of hydraulic equipment
• Install commonly used wire and conduit in trench, install ground rod at single-phase pad-mount, and install cable guard on single-phase riser pole
• Assist in making up hand line and coil hand line for storage
• Assist in locating and repairing underground primary cable faults
• Support storm restoration and emergency response efforts
• Trim trees and brush as needed for line construction and maintenance
• Work on-call and overtime as required

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; high school diploma preferred
• Utility Lineman Certificate or six (6) months of experience working in the utility industry required
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License required
• Must reside within twenty-five (25) miles of the Gulfport District Office, or within Harrison County, or be willing to relocate into service area (service area will not extend outside of the State of Mississippi)
• Must be able to read and understand safety manuals, regulations, and operational procedures
• Must be able to operate assigned equipment including but not limited to bucket-lift, forklift, backhoe, trencher, drill, chainsaw, shovel, post hole digger, and high compression tools
• Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb, using the feet and legs and/or hands and arms
• Good sense of balance and ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Dexterity in reaching, handling, fingering, and/or feeling
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely and to communicate danger and problems in an expedient manner so that others can hear and understand
• Ability to hear messages and commands spoken by others
• Ability to obtain impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color, or other characteristics of objects
• Possess acuity, far and near, depth perception, field of vision, accommodation, and color vision

Additional Information

During times of natural disasters, pandemics, or other unique situations, Coast Electric is designated as an essential business and/or emergency responder. All employees must be prepared to report to work and continue performing job duties and responsibilities at a job site or facility at any time in the event of an emergency consistent with essential business requirements or applicable local, state, or federal law.