Apprentice 1st Step - 3rd Step

Entergy•Beaumont, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 line work involved in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution conductors, structures, underground systems, and related equipment. The role progresses through 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year apprentice levels, with increasing responsibilities and required knowledge of company construction specifications. The position requires the ability to perform essential functions of a lineman, including traversing uneven terrain, working in extreme weather, and lifting up to 115 pounds. It also involves working at heights, climbing structures, and performing emergency rescue operations. The role demands sound judgment, adherence to safety rules, and the ability to work up to 16 continuous hours per day, with overtime as necessary. Basic computer tasks, effective communication, stress management, and reliable attendance are also key. This is a Safety Sensitive position requiring a pre-employment Fitness for Duty exam and mandatory drug testing.

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 know, understand and be willing and able to apply all applicable Company construction specifications in order to perform the less complicated tasks on high and low voltage line work involved in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution conductors, structures and equipment.
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, pulling, pushing, carrying and lifting up to 115 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 be able to 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.
Must be able 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.
Must be able to work overtime when necessary.
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.
Understand importance of always rendering and maintaining first class, courteous service to all customers.
Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited Lineworker Training program OR prior demonstrated linework experience required

Responsibilities

Use pole climbing equipment and handle self on pole in a safe and efficient manner.
Handle poles, install poles, 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 (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.
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.
Traverse uneven terrain with a full complement of tools weighing up to fifty pounds.
Work in extreme weather, including extreme heat and cold.
Work in confined spaces.
Work alone when performing restoration services.
Perform physical tasks, including digging, pulling, pushing, carrying and lifting up to 115 pounds.
Safely operate trucks and heavy equipment and safely work around energized lines and equipment.
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.
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.
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.
Be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.
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.
Be especially neat, clean and orderly in work and person.
Meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
Understand importance of always rendering and maintaining first class, courteous service to all customers.