Underground Lineman: Power Grid & Restoration Pro

United Utility Services; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA/FSA options

401(k) match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

United Utility Services in Canton, MS seeks an Underground Lineman responsible for installing, maintaining, and restoring underground electrical distribution systems. The role covers cable/conduit work, switching, fault locating, and equipment operation, with emphasis on safety and quality workmanship.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, CDL Class A, and at least 4 years of powerline experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• CDL Class A required
• Journeyman Lineman certification or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in powerline work
• Thorough knowledge of underground distribution systems, switching procedures, fault locating, and utility 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

Safety

Teamwork

Reading drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Working under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman Lineman certification

Job description

United Utility Services in Canton, MS seeks an Underground Lineman responsible for installing, maintaining, and restoring underground electrical distribution systems. The role covers cable/conduit work, switching, fault locating, and equipment operation, with emphasis on safety and quality workmanship.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, CDL Class A, and at least 4 years of powerline experience.