Apprentice 2nd Step - Apprentice 4th Step

Entergy•Dayton, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be filled as an Apprentice 1st Step - 3rd Step Lineman, depending upon experience. The role involves performing various tasks related to the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution systems, including working with high and low voltage lines, structures, and underground systems. The apprentice will progress through different levels, gaining experience and skills under supervision.

Requirements

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
Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position.

Nice To Haves

Ability to handle self on pole in safe and efficient manner.
Ability to handle poles, install poles, assist in the erection of wood and steel structures, including foundations.
Ability to make up and install guys and install secondaries.
Ability to connect services on energized conductors up to 600 volts.
Ability to install secondary racks and clevis, anchors, miscellaneous hardware, grounds, fittings for vertical type construction, buss supports, and conductors on dead circuits.
Ability to perform simple transmission and distribution switching (qualified lineman assistance).
Ability to tie knots and splice rope.
Ability to assist in trimming trees.
Ability to assist qualified lineman or mechanic in simple routine inspection and maintenance.
Ability to assist in the installation of all types of conduit systems.
Ability to assist in the handling, moving and installation of all transmission, distribution and plant equipment, machinery, etc.
Ability to prepare reports and records.
Ability to operate Company’s trucks and automobiles.
Ability to obtain/Maintain a valid Class A CDL.
Ability to 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.
Ability to trim trees.
Ability to assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of street lighting equipment and fixtures.
Ability to direct work of helpers and apprentices as required.
Ability to use hot line tools under close supervision of qualified workman.
Ability to fuse transformers and sectionalizing fuses.
Ability to string, sag and tie in conductors on dead lines of all classes.
Ability to install all types of transformer installations, make tap changes and install primary metering equipment under supervision of qualified workman.
Ability to install, maintain, and repair street lighting equipment and fixtures.
Ability to assist in making aerial and submarine cable installations, including the making of joints and installing potheads.
Ability to assist in the installation of pole type regulators and transformers to boost or buck line voltage.
Ability to assist in phasing and checking rotation in circuits direct and with potential transformers.
Ability to assist in erecting and maintaining steel towers and outdoor substations.
Ability to assist in receiving blocks.
Ability to direct work of helpers, apprentices, and underclassmen as required.
Willingness and ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness and ability to attend and take part in safety meetings.
Willingness and ability to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
Willingness and ability to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates.
Willingness and ability to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
Understanding importance of always rendering and maintaining first class, courteous service to all customers.

Responsibilities

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.
Obtain/Maintain a valid Class A CDL.
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.
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.
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.