Cooperative Energy is seeking a

Lineman III

This position, under direct supervision, performs construction, maintenance, and installation of system transmission lines and structures to ensure efficient, dependable, and safe operation of Cooperative Energy's transmission lines, structures, and equipment.

Cooperative Energy offers Competitive Salaries

and an Excellent Benefit Package!

• Competitive Salaries meeting Industry Standards
• Benefit Package which includes, but not limited to:
  • Medical Insurance for Employee paid 100% by the company
  • Pension Plan - 100% funded for employee by company
  • 401k Plan with up to 6% employer match
  • Employee Life insurance & AD&D - paid by company
  • Life Insurance of $10,000 for spouse and child - paid by company
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 96 hours vacation/personal leave and 96 hours sick leave starting first year of employment
  • 40 hours Family Sick leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Access to onsite gym and fitness classes for free

Education:

• Associate's Degree Utility Lineman Technology Or
• Technical Certificate Apprentice Electric Lineman

Experience:

• 2 years Qualified Pole Climbing with Proven Transmission/Distribution Line Construction and/or Maintenance accepted in lieu of education requirements
• Transmission Experience Preferred

Certification and Licensures:

• Valid Mississippi Class "A" Commercial Driver's License Required
• Must be registered with the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) Clearinghouse Required
• Successfully pass a security sensitive background screening. Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the construction, operation, and maintenance of electric transmission lines; RUS construction specifications and applicable requirements of the National Electric Safety Code.
• Ability to become skilled in overhead line operation, pole climbing, operation of line construction equipment and using lineman tools while working on the ground, on a pole and from a bucket truck.
• Must be able to become skilled in properly and safely working with energized conductors of all voltages and in all work connected with the installation of materials, apparatus, and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of electric distribution lines.
• Ability to visually inspect and identify components of a transmission line and related structures.
• Ability to identify occupational hazards and to demonstrate proper safety precautions required to ensure workplace safety.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, technical manuals, material safety data sheets and any other relevant material.
• Willingness to provide/participate in training programs for the improvement of job knowledge and technical skills.
• Trainable in the application of first aid and CPR.

Cooperative Energy is an equal opportunity employer. It is Cooperative Energy's policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, veteran status or disability.