Journeyman Lineman

Entergy•Port Arthur, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Journeyman Lineman performs complex construction and maintenance work on de-energized or energized transmission and underground or overhead distribution conductors, structures, and equipment. Under Class 3 supervision, the role has some latitude to plan and lay out work details. The lineman may act as a supervisor when authorized, direct assistants, and instruct and train new employees. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing. The position is based onsite in Port Arthur, Texas, and may require travel of up to 25%. Employees are expected to be available for additional hours, alternate locations, or additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, and other situations as deemed necessary by the company.

Requirements

Experience and qualifications equivalent to Apprentice 4th Step and/or Junior Lineman, including the qualifications of those classifications.
Completion of 700 level certification.
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 equipment appropriate for electrical, oil, and other fires.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Thorough working knowledge of electric transmission and distribution circuits and related equipment, including Switchman certification.
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 technology needed for the job, such as computers, tablets, and associated software.
Full use of mental and physical faculties; strength and endurance for arduous outdoor labor in all kinds of weather; ability to work at heights and in close spaces; good hand-eye coordination and physical dexterity.
Ability to assume supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Perform complex construction and maintenance work on dead or energized transmission and underground or overhead distribution conductors, structures, and equipment.
Make transformer installations; phase and check rotation on circuits; and 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 and returned to stock; prepare reports and records.
Act as a supervisor when authorized.
Direct assistants and instruct and train new employees.
Follow Safety Action Plan expectations.
Accurately identify and record changes to constructed jobs according to company requirements.
Be available for additional hours, alternate locations, and additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.