Georgia Power is currently seeking experienced Distribution "B/C Class" Lineman candidates for statewide employment for Lineman In Training (LIT) positions. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the assignment location in order to meet "call out" requirements. If a candidate does not currently live within this area, candidate must be willing to immediately relocate to meet this requirement at their own expense.
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Candidate must be available and accessible in times of emergency which could include evenings, weekends and holidays.
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Candidate must be available and accessible at least 50% of time for emergency "call-out".
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Candidate must be available for travel outside the state to support storm emergencies as needed.
NOTE: Subject to the Georgia Power Company Smoke Free Workplace Policy: You must be free from all tobacco products (including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chew, snuff, patch and/or gum), at least six months prior to applying for this position.
LINEMAN IN TRAINING (LIT)
JOB SUMMARY
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Job Duties include (but not limited to):
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Pole Climbing (up to 60 feet).
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Working in an overhead position while on the pole.
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Pulling and splicing wires.
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Installing Electrical Service (pole to pole OR pole to service point).
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Operate/Drive Company Trucks including Bucket Trucks.
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Operate heavy equipment (Backhoe or similar equipment).
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Work in adverse conditions outdoors - day and night hours.
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Operate Electrical system - Transmission, Substation and Distribution Switching
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Writing Switching Orders
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Basic understanding of electrical Distribution Systems
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Troubleshooting
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After Hours first responder
Note: This is a position covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Georgia Power and IBEW Local 84 and is governed by this agreement. Union membership is optional. The starting salary is $5,125/month OR $29.56/hour. This rate is NON - negotiable and is governed by this agreement which includes an increase every six months assuming satisfactory performance, until you max out in your job classification and a negotiated general increase every July.
Req ID: GPC2006472
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Southern Company
30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW
Atlanta
Georgia United States
www.southerncompany.com
