Journeyman Lineman

Job Purpose : A Journeyman Lineman carries out the safe construction, maintenance, and repair of the electrical overhead and underground distribution system as necessary to provide the best possible service to members.

Primary Duties :

• Serve as an “on-call” lineman on a rotating basis for power outages after regular office hours.
• Installs and removes meters and transformers.
• Processes connect, disconnect, change-out, and trouble orders in accordance with established policies.
• Performs maintenance of distribution and transmission facilities as required or directed.
• Investigates consumer service complaints and outage reports and takes the proper corrective action.
• Supervises Apprentice Linemen while performing field or line work.
• Drives TVEPA vehicles as assigned in accordance with state laws and safety practices.

Pay and Benefits :

• Status : Full-Time / Non-Exempt
• Salary : Competitive (specific amount not provided)
• Benefits : Supportive team environment, opportunities for professional development, and career advancement.

Requirements :

• Education : High school diploma or GED. Must communicate effectively in English, verbally, and in writing.
• Experience : Must have obtained lineman status and demonstrate the ability to obtain advocate classification through experience or knowledge.
• Skills & Licenses : Public relations, map reading, electricity, line feed hazards, and reading diagrams. Must maintain a valid Mississippi Class ‘A’ Commercial Driver’s License and obtain/retain a forklift operator’s certification. Must be skilled in first aid and CPR.

Work Environment : Hazardous or extreme weather, bucket work, voltage hazard, heavy equipment, extended periods of standing, falling objects, aerial work in a bucket truck, and climbing poles and ladders. Work in remote, undeveloped areas with potential exposure to insects and wild animals. Must be physically able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted or 150 lbs. assisted, and respond to outages at any hour in all weather conditions.