POWERLINE SPECIALIST II

University-of-Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi is seeking a Lead Powerline Shop Specialist to install, modify, maintain, and repair high voltage electrical distribution systems across campus facilities. You will oversee the work, ensuring safety and reliability of the electrical infrastructure.

Lead a team, provide technical guidance, and ensure timely, quality execution of projects involving power lines and streetlights, with a strong focus on process improvements and compliance.

Qualifications

• Six years of related experience.
• Two years at journey level.
• Valid Class A or B CDL is required.
• TVPPA Pre-Apprentice Assessment Workshop within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Installs, modifies, maintains, and repairs electrical equipment and circuits.
• Constructs and maintains power lines and streetlights.
• Provides technical guidance as a team lead and recommends process improvements.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Team leadership

Electrical maintenance

Education

High School diploma

Job description

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!Department:Powerline ShopJob Summary:Serves as a lead specialists focused on the installation, modification, and repair of high voltage electrical distribution systems, facilities, and related systems.Job Description:Installs, modifies, maintains, and repairs electrical equipment and circuits.Constructs and maintains power lines and streetlights.Recommends and implements changes to improve existing processes.Provides technical guidance and direction as a team lead.Job Responsibilities:Preferred Experience:Six (6) years of experience related to the above described duties, two (2) of which must be at the journey level.Licensure and Certification:Must have a valid class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL).Must complete TVPPA Pre-Apprentice Assessment Workshop or equivalent within 12 months of employment. TVPPA Fundamentals Lab 1, Construction Lab 2, Operations Lab 3, Underground Lab 4, and Troubleshooting Lab 5 must be completed within (3) three years after successfully completing the Pre- Apprentice Assessment Workshop.Education Qualifications:High School (Required)Experience:Relevant experience | 4 Years | RequiredCompensation:$39.95 - $59.93Interview Requirement:Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.EEO Statement:The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.Background Check Statement:The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.