Journeyman Lineman

Entergy•Baton Rouge, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Entergy Louisiana, LLC is hiring for a Helper–Journeyman Lineman position, with placement depending on experience. The role performs construction, maintenance, inspection, repair, and restoration work on electric transmission and distribution systems, including overhead and underground conductors, structures, substations, and related equipment. Duties and level of supervision vary by classification, from assisting with basic linework as an apprentice to independently planning and completing complex work as a journeyman. The position requires careful attention to hazards, safe work practices, and courteous service to customers. A pre-employment Fitness for Duty exam is required. The role is based onsite in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and may require travel of up to 25%. Employees are expected to be available for additional hours, alternate locations, and additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations deemed necessary by the company.

Requirements

Helper: no experience required.
Apprentice 1st Year: completion of an accredited Lineworker Training program or prior demonstrated linework experience.
Apprentice 2nd Year: 2+ years of demonstrated linework experience.
Apprentice 3rd Year: 3+ years of demonstrated linework experience.
Apprentice 4th Year: 4+ years of demonstrated linework experience.
Journeyman Lineman: 5+ years of demonstrated linework experience.
Obtain and maintain a valid Class A CDL.
Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be alert to hazards, willing and able to participate in safety meetings, work under unusual as well as normal conditions, and receive and communicate instructions effectively.
Must maintain neat, clean, and orderly work and personal presentation, and interact pleasantly and tactfully with the public while providing courteous customer service.
Must pass a pre-employment Fitness for Duty exam.

Responsibilities

Assist with construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution conductors, structures, underground systems, and related equipment.
Climb poles and handle, install, and help erect wood and steel structures, including foundations.
Install crossarms, guys, anchors, secondary racks, hardware, fittings, grounds, and conductors; connect services on energized conductors up to 600 volts when qualified.
Perform or assist with switching, tree trimming, inspection, maintenance, street-lighting work, conduit installation, and handling or installation of equipment and machinery.
As qualifications progress, use hot-line tools; work on energized conductors when qualified and authorized; install and maintain transformers, regulators, metering equipment, cables, and substations.
String, sag, and tie conductors; make cable joints and install potheads; perform phasing, rotation checks, field tests, and ground-fault checks.
Locate trouble and restore service on lines, substations, and sectionalizing equipment.
Plan and lay out work safely and efficiently; handle materials and maintain associated reports and records.
Direct, instruct, and train helpers, apprentices, assistants, and other employees as required.
Operate company trucks and automobiles.
Observe hazards, avoid accidents, participate in safety meetings, and provide courteous service to customers.
Be available for additional hours, alternate work locations, and additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other company-designated situations.