Underground Apprentice Lineman

In any event, the Service Area will not extend outside of the State of Mississippi Must be able to read and understand safety manuals, regulations, and operational proceduresMust be able to operate assigned equipment including but not limited to bucket-life, forklift, backhoe, trencher, drill, chainsaw, shovel, post hole digger and high compression tools Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certificationPhysical Demands:Ability to lift 100 lbs. All employees must be prepared to report to work and continue performing job duties and responsibilities at a job site or facility at any time in the event of an emergency consistent with essential business requirements or applicable local, state, or federal law.

Coast Electric is currently seeking applicants for an Underground Apprentice Lineman to assist in the construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting of underground power lines. Work is performed according to Rural Utility Services (RUS) specifications and procedures and according to OSHA regulations. This position reports to the Harrison County District Office.MISSION STATEMENT:We exist to safely provide our member-owners with superior service and dependable electricity at the lowest possible price and to improve the economy and quality of life in our community.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Entry-level position with the potential to progress to Underground Journeyman LinemanAssist with the construction, maintenance, and repair of distribution power linesLearn basics of line construction work and become familiar with the proper classification and terminology of tools and materials and the use of various toolsLearn and apply RUS specifications, National Electric Code standards, and utility safety proceduresLearn basic operations and maintenance of hydraulic equipmentLearn to install commonly used wire and conduit in trench, install ground rod at single-phase pad-mount, and install cable guard on single-phase riser poleAssist in making up hand line and coil hand line for storageAssist in locating and repairing underground primary cable faultsSupport storm restoration and emergency response effortsTrim trees and brush as needed for line construction and maintenanceWork on-call and overtime as requiredJOB REQUIREMENTS:High School Diploma or equivalent is required; high school diploma preferredUtility Lineman Certificate or six (6) months of experience working in the utility industry requiredValid Class A Commercial Driver's License requiredMust reside within twenty-five (25) miles of the Gulfport District Office, or within Harrison County, or be willing to relocate into service area. In any event, the Service Area will not extend outside of the State of Mississippi Must be able to read and understand safety manuals, regulations, and operational proceduresMust be able to operate assigned equipment including but not limited to bucket-life, forklift, backhoe, trencher, drill, chainsaw, shovel, post hole digger and high compression tools Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certificationPhysical Demands:Ability to lift 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to climb, using the feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Good sense of balance and ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Dexterity in reaching, handling, fingering, and/or feeling. Ability to speak clearly and concisely and to communicate danger and problems in an expedient manner so that others can hear and understand and ability to hear messages and commands spoken by others. Ability to obtain impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color, or other characteristics of objects. Possess acuity, far and near, depth perception, field of vision, accommodation, and color vision.ESSENTIAL BUSINESS AND EMERGENCY RESPONDER:During times of natural disasters, pandemics, or other unique situations, Coast Electric is designated as an essential business and/or emergency responder. All employees must be prepared to report to work and continue performing job duties and responsibilities at a job site or facility at any time in the event of an emergency consistent with essential business requirements or applicable local, state, or federal law.  This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. Coast Electric reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / VETERANS / DISABLED

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