Apprentice 1st Step - 4th Step

Entergy•Cleveland, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position may be filled as an Apprentice 1st Year through Apprentice 4th Year. The role involves performing tasks related to the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution systems, including high and low voltage line work. Apprentices will learn and apply company construction specifications under varying levels of supervision, progressing in responsibility and skill over the four years. The position requires physical capability, adherence to safety protocols, and effective communication.

Requirements

Must be willing and able to perform the less difficult tasks and assist others in high and low voltage line work involved in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution conductors, structures, underground systems, and related equipment.
Must be willing and able to apply all applicable Company construction specifications.
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 work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
Be especially neat, clean and orderly in work and person.
Apprentice 4th Year - 4+ years demonstrated linework experience required
Apprentice 3rd Year - 3+ years demonstrated linework experience required
Apprentice 2nd Year - 2+ years demonstrated linework experience required
Apprentice 1st Year: Completion of an accredited Lineworker Training program OR prior demonstrated linework experience required
Journeyman Lineman - 5+ years experience required
High school diploma or equivalent
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.
Must be able to perform physical tasks, including digging, and pulling, pushing, carrying and lifting up to 80 pounds.
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 be able to work at heights for extended periods of time.
Must be able to work overhead from a bucket truck (perform work above shoulders on energized overhead lines).
Must be able to climb up and descend from wooden/steel structures, poles and ladders and be able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, grip, handle and feel.
Must have the ability to perform emergency rescue operations, including bringing unconscious or injured co-worker down from significant height or elevated area.
Must have sound judgment necessary to work safely in inherently dangerous environment.
Must be able to understand and follow safety rules.
Must be able to work up to 16 continuous hours per day.
Must have the ability to wear required personal protection equipment.
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

Obtain/Maintain a valid Class A CDL

Responsibilities

Perform less difficult tasks and assist others in high and low voltage line work involved in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution conductors, structures, underground systems, and related equipment.
Use pole climbing equipment and handle self on pole in a safe and efficient manner.
Handle poles, install poles, and assist in the erection of wood and steel structures, including foundations.
Make up and install guys and install secondaries.
Connect services on energized conductors up to 600 volts.
Install secondary racks and clevis, anchors, miscellaneous hardware, grounds, fittings for vertical type construction, buss supports, and conductors on dead circuits.
Perform simple transmission and distribution switching (with qualified lineman assistance).
Tie knots and splice rope.
Assist in trimming trees.
Assist qualified lineman or mechanic in simple routine inspection and maintenance.
Assist in the installation of all types of conduit systems.
Assist in the handling, moving and installation of all transmission, distribution and plant equipment, machinery, etc.
Prepare reports and records.
Operate Company’s trucks and automobiles.
Install crossarms, secondary racks and clevis, anchors and guys, and install hardware and fittings for vertical type construction, including conductors, single phase transformers, lightning arresters, grounds, cutouts, etc., on dead circuits.
Trim trees.
Under close supervision may be allowed to cover and work energized circuits when they and their supervisor are confident that this can be done safely.
Assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of street lighting equipment and fixtures.
Direct work of helpers and apprentices as required.
Use hot line tools under close supervision of qualified workman.
Fuse transformers and sectionalizing fuses.
String, sag and tie in conductors on dead lines of all classes.
Install all types of transformer installations, make tap changes and install primary metering equipment under supervision of qualified workman.
Install, maintain, and repair street lighting equipment and fixtures.
Assist in making aerial and submarine cable installations, including the making of joints and installing potheads.
Assist in the installation of pole type regulators and transformers to boost or buck line voltage.
Assist in phasing and checking rotation in circuits direct and with potential transformers.
Assist in erecting and maintaining steel towers and outdoor substations.
Assist in receiving blocks.
Direct work of helpers, apprentices, and underclassmen as required.
Use hot line tools.
Work on all types of conductors.
Install all types of transformer installations, make tap changes and install primary metering equipment.
Locate trouble and restore service on all classes of lines, substations, sectionalizing equipment, etc.
Make underground and submarine cable installations, including the making of joints and installation of potheads.
Install pole type regulators and transformers to boost or buck line voltage.
Phase and check rotation in circuits direct and with potential transformers.
Make field tests of distribution transformers.
Check for ground faults on circuits or equipment.
Erect and maintain steel towers and substations.
Direct work of assistants, instruct and train other employees.
Make all types of transformer installations; do phasing and check rotation on circuits; trace and clear grounds and opens on series circuits.
Do all classes of hot line tool work.
Reeve blocks.
Plan and lay out all work in a safe and efficient manner.
Check, handle and be responsible for all material removed from and returned to stock, and prepare reports and records.
Act in leadership capacity as required.
Direct work of assistants, instruct and train new employees.
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.
Attend and take part in safety meetings.
Work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
Receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates.
Meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
Render and maintain first class, courteous service to all customers.
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.