Helper - Journeyman Lineman

Entergy•Zachary, LA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This onsite field and skilled-trade position with Entergy Louisiana, LLC may be filled at a level from Helper 1st Year through Journeyman Lineman, based on the selected candidate’s experience. Under directive supervision, with some latitude to plan or lay out work details, the employee performs complex construction and maintenance on dead or energized transmission and underground or overhead distribution conductors, structures, and equipment. The role includes planning and completing work safely and efficiently, handling materials and records, and, when authorized, supervising, directing, instructing, and training other employees. The position requires a thorough working knowledge of transmission and distribution circuits and equipment, hot-line tools, and related construction and maintenance practices. The employee must hold a valid Class A commercial driver’s license and Switchman certification, and successfully complete the required EEI CAST test. Work is performed outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme weather, at heights and in confined spaces, and may involve energized equipment, emergency restoration, overtime, and additional duties or alternate locations during storms, outages, or other emergencies. Travel is listed at 25% to 50%.

Requirements

Equivalent related-work experience and qualifications comparable to an Apprentice 2nd Year through Apprentice 4th Year.
Experience depends on placement level: Helper–1st Year: 0 years; Apprentice 1st Year: 0–1 year; Apprentice II: 2 years; Apprentice III: 3 years; Apprentice IV: 4 years; Lineman I: 2 years; Lineman II: 3 years; Lineman III: 4 years; Journeyman: 5 years.
Successful completion of the EEI CAST test is required.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Switchman certification.
Thorough working knowledge of electric transmission and distribution circuits and related equipment.
Thorough knowledge of hot-line tools and their application.
Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and blueprints related to transmission and distribution construction and maintenance.
Proficiency with computers, tablets, and associated software needed to perform the job.
Knowledge of company safety rules and ability to administer approved resuscitation methods and provide practical first aid on or off the ground.
Knowledge of firefighting equipment locations and operation, and of appropriate equipment for electrical, oil, and other fires.
Full use of mental and physical faculties; strength and endurance for arduous labor in outdoor weather conditions.
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces; good hand-eye coordination and physical dexterity.
Ability to traverse uneven, wet, muddy, or slippery terrain while carrying tools weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in extreme heat and cold, work overhead from a bucket truck on energized lines, and climb and descend poles, ladders, and wooden or steel structures.
Ability to perform physical tasks including digging, pulling, pushing, carrying, and lifting up to 115 pounds.
Ability to work up to 16 continuous hours per day and overtime when necessary.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and follow safety rules in an inherently dangerous work environment.
Sound judgment, effective communication and teamwork, ability to manage stress, and regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

Perform construction and maintenance work on dead or energized transmission and underground or overhead distribution conductors, structures, and equipment.
Install transformers; perform phasing and check circuit rotation; trace and clear grounds and opens on series circuits.
Perform all classes of hot-line tool work and reeve blocks.
Plan and lay out work safely and efficiently.
Check, handle, and account for materials removed from or returned to stock; prepare reports and records.
Accurately identify and record changes to constructed jobs according to company requirements.
Act as a supervisor when authorized; direct assistants and instruct and train new employees.
Safely operate trucks and heavy equipment and work around energized lines and equipment.
Perform restoration services, including working alone when required, and emergency rescue operations when necessary.
Complete basic computer tasks, including time entry, recording assigned-task progress, email, and computer-based training.
Work overtime and additional hours, alternate locations, or additional duties when required for storms, outages, emergencies, or other company needs.
Communicate and interact effectively with a team, maintain reliable attendance, and manage stress and tense situations.