LINEMAN C - TR -

Chain Electric Company; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain Electric Company in Clinton, MS seeks an entry-level Apprentice Lineman to safely perform skilled electrical work on distribution systems, both overhead and underground, gaining hands-on experience toward journeyman status. The role emphasizes learning and following standard trade practices in a team environment.

The individual will climb poles or use bucket trucks, assist with repairs and maintenance, support storm restoration, and contribute to building and operating reliable electrical

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in groundman and lineman work or lineman training school qualifies for 6 months.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Climb poles or use bucket trucks to access equipment at heights.
• Safely install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground distribution systems.
• Identify defective components using diagrams and testing instruments.
• Drive vehicles with tools to job sites.
• Lay underground cables and string conductors between poles or through trenches.
• Follow safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Physical stamina

Ability to read instructions

Lifting capability 50 lbs

Color vision

Pole climbing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Lineman training school completed

Tools

CDL-B license

Own tools

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The entry level Apprentice Lineman C safely performs skilled electrical work in the construction, repair, maintenance, storm restoration and operation of underground and overhead electrical distribution systems. The work involves the performance of skilled tasks in accordance with standard trade practices. Little to no independent decision making is required, although may occasionally supervise groundman, other apprentices or truck drivers and operators. As an entry level position, the apprentice should be learning apprenticeship-type skills and learning and practicing principles and procedures required for advancing to the next level in becoming a journeyman lineman.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas and follow company procedure in reporting unsafe conditions or practices.
• Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment and works at heights.
• Safely construct, maintain, and repair electrical overhead and underground distribution systems and substations, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
• Verify proper grounding of truck.
• Safely control traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
• Keep unauthorized people away from work area.
• Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
• 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.
• Replace or straighten damaged poles.
• Attach cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles prior to installing them.
• Dig holes, using augers, and set poles, using cranes and power equipment.
• Splice or solder cables together or to overhead transmission lines, customer service lines, or street light lines, using hand tools, epoxies, or specialized equipment.
• Cut and peel lead sheathing and insulation from defective or newly installed cables and conduits prior to splicing.
• Clean, tin, and splice corresponding conductors by twisting ends together or by joining ends with metal clamps and soldering connections.
• Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.
• Lay underground cable directly in trenches, or string it through conduit running through the trenches.
• Cut trenches for laying underground cables, using trenchers and cable plows.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in groundman and lineman work. (Lineman training school qualifies for 6 months experience.)
• 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 differe tiate between colors and have clear depth perception, as well as peripheral vision ability

Desired Skills And Experience

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Completion of a Lineman training school preferred
• Computer application aptitude is a plus

Chain Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age (40 and above), religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status where otherwise qualified.