Apprentice Lineman C: Launch Your Electric Distribution Career

Chain Electric Co Inc; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain Electric Company in Mississippi is seeking an entry-level Apprentice Lineman to safely perform skilled electrical work across overhead and underground systems. The role emphasizes learning apprenticeship skills while supporting journeyman linemen.

The apprentice will climb poles, operate bucket trucks, splice cables, and assist with construction, maintenance, and storm restoration. Candidates should meet basic physical requirements and possess a CDL-B license and own tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in groundman and lineman work.
• Ability to travel at a moment’s notice, anytime
• Available to work irregular hours, weekends and holidays, as needed
• Possess at minimum a valid CDL-B license
• Possess your own tools
• Ability to handle physically demanding construction duties in harsh weather conditions
• Ability to read and follow instructions
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Ability to hear long distances
• Must be able to see long distances and differentiate between colors and have clear depth perception, as well as peripheral vision ability

Responsibilities

• Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment and work at heights.
• Safely construct, maintain, and repair electrical overhead and underground distribution systems and substations, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment.
• Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
• String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
• Splice or solder cables together or to overhead transmission lines, customer service lines, or street light lines, using hand tools, epoxies, or specialized equipment.

Job description

Chain Electric Company in Mississippi is seeking an entry-level Apprentice Lineman to safely perform skilled electrical work across overhead and underground systems. The role emphasizes learning apprenticeship skills while supporting journeyman linemen.

The apprentice will climb poles, operate bucket trucks, splice cables, and assist with construction, maintenance, and storm restoration. Candidates should meet basic physical requirements and possess a CDL-B license and own tools.