Apprentice 4th Year - Journeyman Lineman

Entergy • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Construct, Build and Maintain OH/UG Electric Facilities with primary voltages ranging up to 15KV. This role involves the installation, removal, and maintenance of overhead and underground primary line facilities and secondary services, as well as the wiring of various types of transformer banks, regulators, capacitors, and reclosers. The position requires driving different sizes and types of trucks and operating equipment such as Aerial Bucket and Digger Derrick Trucks. The individual will need to read and understand job prints and sketches, recognize materials and their functions, and set and climb poles in various environments. Availability for on-call duty and emergency response is also required.

Requirements

• Must live within 20 miles of work location.
• Ability to use physical strength to perform required tasks in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work irregular hours and out of town assignments as required.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to take and understand directives and complete tasks with limited supervision.
• Apprentice IV - Must have been an Apprentice 3rd year for at least 6 months and have completed a minimum of 2.5 years of demonstrated linework experience required.
• Journeyman Lineman - Must have been an Apprentice 4th year for at least 6 months and have completed a minimum of 3.5 years of demonstrated linework experience required.
• Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Be particularly alert in observing hazards 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.
• Be capable of assuming supervisory responsibilities.
• Understand importance of always rendering and maintaining first class, courteous service to all customers.
• Must be able to traverse uneven terrain (including, but not limited to, wet, muddy and/or slippery terrain, concrete or asphalt) with a full complement of tools weighing up to fifty pounds.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather, including, extreme heat and cold.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work alone when performing restoration services.
• Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must be able to safely operate trucks and heavy equipment and safely work around energized lines and equipment.
• Must have sound judgment necessary to work safely in inherently dangerous environment.
• Must have the ability to wear required personal protection equipment.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and interact with a team.
• Must have the ability to manage stress and handle tense situations.
• Must have regular and reliable attendance.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Be capable of assuming supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Installation, removal and maintenance of OH/UG primary line facilities and secondary services.
• Installation of OH/UG transformers and the wiring of all types of transformer banks.
• Installation, including the wiring of regulators, capacitors, and reclosers.
• Driving of different sizes and types of trucks.
• Operation of various pieces of equipment, including Aerial Bucket and Digger Derrick Trucks.
• Read and understand job prints and sketches.
• Recognize material(s) and their function.
• Setting and climbing of all sizes of poles in open areas, rear alleys and in energized lines.
• Be available for on call duty and emergency response.
• Perform physical tasks, including digging, pulling, pushing, carrying and lifting up to 115 pounds.
• Work at heights for extended periods of time.
• Work overhead from a bucket truck (perform work above shoulders on energized overhead lines).
• Climb up and descend from wooden/steel structures, poles and ladders and be able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, grip, handle and feel.
• Perform emergency rescue operations, including bringing unconscious or injured co-worker down from significant height or elevated area.
• Understand and follow safety rules.
• Work up to 16 continuous hours per day.
• Wear required personal protection equipment.
• Perform basic computer tasks, such as entering time worked, noting beginning and completion of assigned task, checking and responding to emails, completing computer-based training, and other similar tasks.
• Communicate effectively and interact with a team.
• Manage stress and handle tense situations.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Work overtime when necessary.
• Be available to work additional hours, in alternate locations, and/or perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.

Benefits

• 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.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
• Prohibition 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.
• No improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties.
• Reasonable accommodations for online applicants.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED