Merit Electric is a national electrical contractor servicing the electrical needs for new construction in the retirement community market. Merit Electric's dedication to quality, safety, and excellent service on each project is what sets us apart from other electrical contractors. Our projects are nationwide and long-term. If you are interested in a career managing a quality workforce, please apply within. Job Responsibilities • Responsible for coordinating and managing the day to day field operations of projects, including safe work practices, workforce, materials, and equipment. • Supervises, mentors, and motivates company workforce on the project. • Work closely with the Project Manager to oversee and ensure the assigned scope of work is completed per customer safety, schedule, and quality requirements. • Plan and lay out areas of work in advance to ensure needed allocation of daily workforce, material, and equipment. • Coordinate all electrical work with general contractor and subcontractors on project. • Assist Project Manager and Estimating Team with pricing of any scope changes and change orders. • Monitor workforce during installations and progress to ensure quality control throughout project. • Manage daily progress reports and weekly time sheets for project workforce. • Receive material and verify shipment quantities match material Purchase Orders. • Track company tools and equipment and ensure they are maintained in good working order. Qualifications • Minimum of 5 years' experience required running large scale electrical projects. • Ability to read and understand construction blueprints and schematics. • Electrical license preferred but not mandatory. • Must have verifiable work experience and be willing to travel. Travel package is provided. • Excellent organizational skills with careful attention to detail and timely follow-through. • Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills. • Must be self-directed and capable of handling multiple tasks with minimal supervision. • Able to work effectively in stressful, time-sensitive environments. • Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). • High standard of integrity and professionalism. Compensación: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year Are you looking for an opportunity to demonstrate your abilities with a leading electrical contractor? Merit Electric is a premier electrical contractor servicing new construction for the independent living industry. At Merit Electric, we provide high quality work on each and every job, ensuring our work meets the expectations of our clients. As a leader in the electrical field we take pride in being the trade that sets the bar for others on each project. Having earned a well-respected reputation in our industry, we are in search of professionals that are highly motivated and able to carry on our reputation with our clients. If you are such an individual then we want you on our Merit Electric team!
See More Details >>Job Info • Job Location : Cleveland, MS • Transmission Type : Automatic Job Requirements • CDL Class: CDL A • Experience: 0+ (includes CDL students) Additional Information Work Place Flexibility: Onsite Legal Entity: Entergy Mississippi, LLC This position can be filled as a Substation Apprentice 1st Year through 4th Year. * JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Under close supervision, as an apprentice in training, must be willing and able to perform the less difficult tasks and assist others in high and low voltage work involved in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of electric transmission and distribution substations and other equipment, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned: Assist in the erection of steel structures, including foundations. Work on energized conductors, circuits and busses up to 500 volts. Install miscellaneous hardware, grounds, fittings during construction. Buss supports, and conductors on dead circuits. Perform transmission and distribution switching. Tie knots and splice rope. Assist qualified mechanic in simple routine inspection and maintenance. Assist in the handling, moving and installation of all transmission, distribution and plant equipment, machinery, etc. Assist in testing and filtering oil and minor repairs to transformers, oil circuit breakers, regulations, etc. Prepare reports and records. Operate Company's vehicles and equipment. EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Know Company's safety rules and be willing and able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation and be willing and able to render practical first aid. Know the location of, and be willing and able to operate, all of the firefighting equipment. Know what kind of equipment to use on electrical, oil and other fires. Hold a current Class A CDL license or be willing and able to obtain one within a specified time period. Have knowledge of line and substation material and use of line and substation construction tools and equipment. Substation Apprentice 2nd Year: Must have worked for at least 1 year, and qualified, as a Substation Apprentice 1st Year, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications. Substation Apprentice 3rd Year: Must have worked for at least 1 year, and qualified, as a Substation Apprentice 2nd Year, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications. Substation Apprentice 4th Year: Must have worked for at least 1 year, and qualified, as a Substation Apprentice 3rd Year, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications. Substation Technician: Must have worked for at least 1 year, and qualified, as a Substation Apprentice 4th Year, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Be particularly alert in observing hazards, communicating issues and avoiding accidents. Be willing and able to attend and take part in safety meetings. Be willing and able to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job. Be willing and able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates. Be especially neat, clean and orderly in work and person. Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner. Understand importance of always rendering and maintaining first class, courteous service to all customers. COMPANY TESTING: Must be EEI CAST test recommended. *candidates who are EEI CAST test recommended should notate this on their resume Candidates selected to take the CAST test will be invited via e-mail *BE AWARE TO MONITOR YOUR SPAM/JUNK EMAIL FOLDER FOR THE CANDIDATE TESTING EMAIL INVITATION. Primary Location: Mississippi-Cleveland Mississippi : Cleveland Job Function: Skilled / Craft FLSA Status: Nonexempt Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered Union description/code: MS Bargaining - Trans-M04 Number of Openings: 1 Req ID: 117417 Travel Percentage:Up to 25% An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below. EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request. Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties. Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity and Pay Transparency. Pay Transparency Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov) The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours. EEI Testing: One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and number of questions. Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, , Logon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable. In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. WORKING CONDITIONS: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties. Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Cleveland, MS, typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in the area last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the electrical trade in Cleveland, MS, has a growing demand, with an average wage of $1,200 per week for experienced electricians. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
