Apprentice Lineman 1st Step - 4th Step

Entergy•Port Arthur, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Entergy Texas is hiring an onsite Apprentice Lineman in Port Arthur, Texas. This role covers apprenticeship steps 1 through 4 and involves training and progressively performing electric transmission and distribution work under Class 1 and/or Class 2 supervision. Duties include construction, maintenance, inspection, and repair of conductors, structures, underground systems, services, meters, and related equipment. Assignments and work on energized equipment are restricted according to apprenticeship step and must be assessed as safe by both the apprentice and supervisor. The position is designated safety-sensitive and subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing. The apprentice must work toward required certification levels, learn and follow company safety rules and procedures, maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License, and develop knowledge of electrical systems, tools, equipment, company practices, and applicable codes and regulations. The work requires strenuous outdoor labor, working at heights and in confined spaces, and may involve additional hours, alternate locations, or additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations deemed necessary by the company. Travel is listed as up to 25%; no relocation is offered.

Requirements

Must have the physical and mental faculties required for the work, strength and endurance for arduous outdoor labor in varied weather, ability to work at heights and in close spaces, and good hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
Must be alert to hazards, willing to work in unusual as well as normal conditions, and able to receive and convey instructions effectively.
Must maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Must learn and follow company safety rules, electrical and mechanical tagging rules, practices, and standards.
Must be able to administer approved methods of resuscitation and render practical first aid.
Must know the location and operation of firefighting equipment and the appropriate equipment for electrical, oil, and other fires.
Must meet the work qualifications and experience of the applicable preceding apprenticeship step, or have equivalent related experience.
Must complete the certification level specified for the applicable apprenticeship step, including 400-level certification for the second step and 500-level certification for the third step.
Must develop knowledge of line and substation materials, line construction tools and equipment, electrical circuits and equipment, and applicable company practices and standards.
Must be able to read and understand relevant job drawings, maps, simple wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
Must develop and maintain knowledge of applicable electrical codes, service and meter installation rules, traffic laws, and state and company regulations governing service, meter installations, disconnects for nonpayment, and diversion of current.
Must be able to use technology needed for the job, including computers, tablets, equipment controls, applications, and associated software.
Must accurately identify and record changes to company equipment and constructed jobs.
Work on energized circuits and equipment is limited by apprenticeship step and qualification; first-step apprentices may not work on circuits or equipment energized above 600 volts during their first three months.
The position is safety-sensitive and subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.

Responsibilities

Assist with construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution conductors, structures, underground systems, and related equipment.
Perform progressively complex line, service, meter, and equipment work according to apprenticeship step, qualifications, and supervision.
Climb poles and handle, install, inspect, and maintain poles, structures, conductors, transformers, and related equipment.
Connect and disconnect services; install, remove, inspect, and read meters; respond to electric trouble calls and help locate and repair system breaks.
Assist with energized conductor work only within the applicable step limitations and when the work is deemed safe by the apprentice and supervisor.
Install and maintain hardware, guys, grounds, crossarms, secondary racks, conduit, street lighting, and other line equipment.
Assist with switching, tree trimming, cable installation, substation and tower work, transformer work, and other transmission and distribution tasks as qualified.
Use company equipment, trucks, automobiles, tools, hot-line tools, computers, tablets, and related software as required.
Prepare reports and records and accurately document changes to company equipment and constructed jobs.
Read job drawings, maps, wiring diagrams, and blueprints; assist with Job Hazard Assessments.
Follow company safety rules and Safety Action Plan expectations; administer approved resuscitation methods and render practical first aid.
Know the location and operation of firefighting equipment and select suitable equipment for electrical, oil, and other fires.
Work toward completion of required certification levels or accredited lineman trade certification.
Be available for additional hours, alternate locations, and additional duties related to storms, outages, emergencies, or other company-determined needs.