Helper - Field Forces (statewide traveling)

Description: Helper-Field Forces Alabama Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is an electric energy provider recognized for its quality, reliability, competitive prices and economic-development efforts.

We anticipate hiring regularly for these positions throughout the year. This is an effort to share information with you about our anticipated hiring needs, and to learn more about you, as a potential candidate. Because the hiring may be sporadic throughout the year, you may experience a delay in being contacted about a specific opening. Your information will be collected and you will be scheduled for the pre-employment testing as feasible. For this reason, please keep your contact information updated so we will be able to reach you if the right opportunity occurs.

JOB SUMMARY

Traveling Line Crew Helper is an entry-level physically demanding position that requires heavy manual labor. Extensive training is offered to provide employees knowledge/skills required for advancement to Apprentice and Journeymen classifications. This position assists in the construction and maintenance of Alabama Power transmission line and substation facilities. Experience in a physically demanding work environment and ability to work with all types of tools is desired. Crews support the bottom two-thirds of the state, which requires extensive travel throughout the territory.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience in the area of manual labor, construction, maintenance, electrical or working on heavy equipment, preferred

A vailable for extensive overnight travel during the work week throughout the bottom two-thirds of the state of
Alabama ; able to work overtime, call out, weekends and holidays as required

A bility to obtain a CDL (Commercial Driver's License) within 6 months of employment (certain conditions can cause applicants to not be able to obtain a license due to Federal standards)

Individuals must demonstrate the ability and desire to work safely and display ethical behavior at all times

Transmission Lines Helpers work up to heights of 200 feet / Substation Helpers work up to heights of 40 feet

Ability to perform physically demanding activities while working outside in all weather conditions

Operate power tools such as chain saws and jackhammers; ability to use both small and large hand tools

Shift: Four 10 hour days (Monday through Thursday) per week, possible overtime as well

Education Requirements

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High School diploma with a two (2) year technical degree (Industrial or Technical majors) preferred

Requirements for employment as a HELPER include :

Must be at least 18 years of age

P ossess a valid drivers license

Available to travel overnight during the entire work week throughout the bottom two-thirds of the state, and able to work overtime and call out.

Pay for a HELPER position is based on an hourly rate with possible overtime pay. Starting pay is $12.96 per hour (new pay rate as of August 2006) plus per diem (travel allowance) with the opportunity for two raises a year given expected performance. Per Diem is paid in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a super-regional energy company with more than 32,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity in the Southeast. It is one of the largest producers of electricity in the U.S. Southern Company is the parent firm of Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, Mississippi Power, Savannah Electric, Southern Nuclear, Southern Power, Southern Company GAS, Southern LINC and Southern Telecom.

FORTUNE magazine has named Southern Company "most admired" electric and gas utility in America for the last three years. Southern Company brands are synonymous with excellent customer service, high reliability, and prices that are 15 percent below the national average.

We offer a competitive compensation package. Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements:

Work Schedule
Regular Schedule-Weekdays

Level of Job
Individual Contributor

Expertise
Technician/Occupational - Any

Job Type
Full Time

Work Location
Alabama-Any