Journeyman Lineman

Entergy•Jackson, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Journeyman Lineman responsible for constructing, building, and maintaining overhead and underground electric facilities with primary voltages up to 34.5KV. This includes installation, removal, and maintenance of primary line facilities and secondary services, as well as transformers, regulators, capacitors, and reclosers. The role involves operating various equipment, including aerial bucket and digger derrick trucks, and requires the ability to read job prints and understand material functions. Linemen will set and climb poles, be available for on-call duty and emergency response, and must be able to work in various conditions and locations.

Requirements

5 years of lineman experience
Required to have or be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License
Ability to use physical strength to perform required tasks in all weather conditions
Ability to work irregular hours and out of town assignments as required
Good communication skills
Ability to take and understand directives and complete tasks with limited supervision
Ability to plan and lay out all work in a safe and efficient manner
Ability to assume a lead role and direct the work of other linemen
Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures
Ability to learn through classroom instruction, OJT and repetitive motions
Ability to climb and work off of poles of various heights
Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards
Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets
Ability to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner and understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service
Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement
Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base
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, and pulling, pushing, carrying and lifting up to 80 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 the ability to perform emergency rescue operations, including bringing unconscious or injured co-worker down from significant height or elevated area
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 be able to 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
Must be able to communicate effectively and interact with a team
Must have the ability to manage stress and handle tense situations
Must have regular and reliable attendance
Must be able to work overtime when necessary

Responsibilities

Construct, Build and Maintain OH/UG Electric Facilities with primary voltages ranging up to 34.5KV
Installation, removal and maintenance of OH/UG primary line facilities and secondary services
Installation of OH/UG transformers and the wiring of all types of transformer banks
Installation, including the wiring of regulators, capacitors, and reclosers
Driving of different sizes and types of trucks
Operation of various pieces of equipment, including Aerial Bucket and Digger Derrick Trucks
Read and understand job prints and sketches
Recognize material(s) and their function
Setting and climbing of all sizes of poles in open areas, rear alleys and in energized lines
Be available for on call duty and emergency response
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.