Apprentice 4th Yr. - Journeyman Lineman

Entergy•Mountain View, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be filled as an Apprentice 4th Year - Journeyman Lineman, depending upon experience. The role involves performing high and low voltage line work in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission, underground and distribution conductors, structures, and equipment. It requires the ability to work in various conditions, including extreme weather, confined spaces, and at heights, while maintaining safety and efficiency. The position also involves directing assistants and training new employees.

Requirements

Must know, understand, and be willing and able to apply all applicable Company construction specifications.
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 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 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.
Must be able to communicate effectively and interact with a team.
Must have the ability to manage stress and handle tense situations.

Nice To Haves

Apprentice 4th Year - 4+ years demonstrated linework experience required
Journeyman Lineman - 5+ years of demonstrated linework experience required

Responsibilities

Use hot line tools.
Work on all types of conductors.
Install all types of transformer installations, make tap changes and install primary metering equipment.
Locate trouble and restore service on all classes of lines, substations, sectionalizing equipment, etc.
Make underground and submarine cable installations, including the making of joints and installation of potheads.
Install pole type regulators and transformers to boost or buck line voltage.
Phase and check rotation in circuits direct and with potential transformers.
Make field tests of distribution transformers.
Check for ground faults on circuits or equipment.
Erect and maintain steel towers and substations.
Direct work of assistants, instruct and train other employees.
Make all types of transformer installations; do phasing and check rotation on circuits; trace and clear grounds and opens on series circuits.
Do all classes of hot line tool work.
Reeve blocks.
Plan and lay out all work in a safe and efficient manner.
Check, handle and be responsible for all material removed from and returned to stock, and prepare reports and records.
Act in leadership capacity as required.
Perform emergency rescue operations, including bringing unconscious or injured co-worker down from significant height or elevated area.
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.
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.