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Mississippi Power is hiring linemen. Mississippi Power is committed to providing affordable, reliable electricity to the 23 counties of Southeast Mississippi.
Step 01. Pay
The estimated total pay for a Lineman at Mississippi Power is $30 per hour. Mississippi Power benefits and perks, including insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation policy.
Step 02. Apprentice
Lineworker apprentices at Mississippi Power will experience with both sticking and gloving methods of work Apprentices will learn all aspects of Line work while completing on the job training (OJT) hours. Assist in the construction of new overhead and underground services and service upgrades. Operate heavy and light equipment including digger derricks, aerial lift devices, pulling and tensioning equipment, forklifts, dump trucks and various dirt equipment. Apprentice must, at all times, follow all safety policies and procedures
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman at Mississippi Power Candidate must safely perform any work normally or reasonably required in this classification. This position builds, maintains, inspects, trouble-shoots, replaces, and repairs distribution power lines, poles, and related equipment according to Company specifications and manufacturer's recommendations. Successful candidate will review work orders and determine material needed to complete jobs; along with being able to safely load wire coils, poles, equipment, and materials onto trucks.
Step 04. Hiring
To become a Lineman at Mississippi Power required Minimum of (3) three years of electrical engineering or other relevant experience required.
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