Job Description
Journey Lineman
Job no: 509341
Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 490142 - Electrical
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Support Staff
Position Open Date: Jun 9 2025
Position Function:
To install, operate and maintain all high (69 KV and lower) and low voltage (480 volt and lower) electrical utility systems, street lighting and traffic signal systems. Performs all classes of underground and overhead line work involving the installation, maintenance and operations of electrical distribution lines, substations and substation equipment.
Salary Grade : JLM-M
Please see Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for operation and maintenance of the University's high (13.2 KV) and low (480V and lower) utility systems.
- Responsible for installation and modification of utility fiber optic and lighting systems as requested or required by the University.
- Provides routine maintenance and repair of the University's traffic signal and street lighting systems.
- Provides routine substation maintenance. Operate, maintain and inspect the University's 60MVA, 69-13.2KV electric substation.
- Performs tree trimming; maintains safe clearances between university's electrical systems (13.2KV and below) and trees, vines, etc.
- Performs equipment maintenance; safely maintain sophisticated and expensive (over $100,000) mechanized bucket, digger and boring equipment.
- This position has responsibility for the health and/or safety of others. Responsibilities include overseeing the safe use of equipment and materials and maintaining safety standards for the support staff when working in hazardous or dangerous conditions.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent High School Diploma or GED
Experience 6 yrs. Experience in electrical distribution systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Certification or Licensure Requirements:
Class A Commercial Driver's License may be needed for some positions
Minimum Required Knowledge:
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment, occupational hazards, and safety
precautions of the trade. Thorough knowledge of applicable electrical codes, rules, and regulations (local, state, and national). Ability to climb wooden and steel poles. Developed supervisory skills.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.
Frequent-Externally imposed deadlines; set and revised beyond one's control; interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days; travel or irregular hours often anticipated; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are key to position; may involve conflict-resolution or similar interactions involving emotional issues or stress on a regular basis.
Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Job occasionally requires sitting, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting more than 100 pounds.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically, ability to distinguish colors.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply:
Apply online at msujobs.msstate.edu and complete a support staff application.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
What do I do if I need an accommodation?
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu.
If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.
Advertised: Jun 09 2025 Central Daylight Time
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