Apprentice 1st Year - Journeyman Lineman (Texas)

Entergy • The Woodlands, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for a potential future opening(s) with Entergy Texas, Inc. This posting is to build a candidate pool, should the opening(s) become available. The role involves 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 position requires driving various trucks, operating equipment like Aerial Bucket and Digger Derrick Trucks, and reading job prints. Linemen must be able to set and climb poles, be available for on-call duty and emergency response, and work in various conditions. This is a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing. Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment, and Entergy will not sponsor work visas.

Requirements

• Apprentice 1st Year - 1 year demonstrated linework experience required
• Apprentice 2nd Year - 2+ years demonstrated linework experience required
• Apprentice 3rd Year - 3+ Years demonstrated linework experience required
• Apprentice 4th Year - 4+ Years demonstrated linework experience required
• Journeyman - 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.
• Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must have sound judgment necessary to work safely in inherently dangerous environment.
• Must have the ability to wear required personal protection equipment.
• 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.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and interact with a team.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to assume a lead role and direct the work of other linemen.

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.
• Perform physical tasks, including digging, and pulling, pushing, carrying and lifting up to 80 pounds.
• Safely operate trucks and heavy equipment and safely work around energized lines and equipment.
• Work at heights for extended periods of time.
• Work overhead from a bucket truck (perform work above shoulders on energized overhead lines).
• Climb up and descend from wooden/steel structures, poles and ladders and be able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, grip, handle and feel.
• Perform emergency rescue operations, including bringing unconscious or injured co-worker down from significant height or elevated area.
• Understand and follow safety rules.
• Work up to 16 continuous hours per day.
• Wear required personal protection equipment.
• 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.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Work overtime when necessary.
• Be available to 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.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
• Policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
• Prohibition of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
• Prohibition of improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties.
• Reasonable accommodations for online applicants.
• Affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed