Underground Lineman (CDL A) — Power Delivery & Restoration

United Utility Services; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

United Utility Services is seeking an Underground Lineman in Southaven, MS to install, maintain, and restore underground electrical distribution systems. You will work on primary and secondary cable systems, conduit, transformers, and switchgear, ensuring safety and quality in every task.

Travel, overtime, and storm restoration support may be required. Role demands a CDL Class A, strong safety discipline, and at least 2 years of powerline experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• CDL Class A license required.
• Minimum 2 years of powerline experience.
• Working knowledge of underground distribution construction methods and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and remove underground distribution facilities and equipment.
• Install underground cable, conduit systems, transformers, switchgear, conductors, and associated electrical equipment.
• Perform cable pulling, cable replacement, terminations, splicing preparation, testing, fault locating, and restoration activities.
• Operate company vehicles and utility construction equipment including excavators, digger derricks, cable pullers, vacuum excavators, trenchers, and related specialty equipment.
• Support and perform switching operations, load transfers, outage restoration, and clearance procedures in accordance with company and customer requirements.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, staking sheets, system maps, blueprints, and work orders.
• Conduct inspections of tools, equipment, rubber goods, and safety devices and ensure compliance with testing requirements.
• Assist with trenching, excavation, backfilling, site restoration, and jobsite preparation activities.
• Respond to power outages and other emergency situations to safely restore service.
• Maintain accurate records related to inspections, repairs, and completed work.
• Follow all OSHA, NESC, company, and customer safety policies and procedures.
• Support storm response and emergency restoration efforts, including extended travel and overtime when required.
• Provide training, mentoring, and development support to less experienced crew members as qualifications allow.

Skills

Reading blueprints/drawings

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Equipment operation awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

United Utility Services is seeking an Underground Lineman in Southaven, MS to install, maintain, and restore underground electrical distribution systems. You will work on primary and secondary cable systems, conduit, transformers, and switchgear, ensuring safety and quality in every task.

Travel, overtime, and storm restoration support may be required. Role demands a CDL Class A, strong safety discipline, and at least 2 years of powerline experience.