Apprentice 1st Step - Journeyman Serviceman

About the role

Under directive supervision, with some latitude for planning or laying out of working details, must be able to do the most complicated construction and maintenance work on dead or energized transmission and underground or overhead distribution conductors, structures and equipment, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned. As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Travel may be required up to 25% of the time. Primary location is Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Make all types of transformer installations.
• Do phasing and check rotation on circuits.
• Trace and clear grounds and opens on series circuits.
• Perform 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 capacity of supervisor when authorized.
• Direct work of assistants, instruct and train new employees.
• Helpers are enrolled in CDL driving school, as outlined by the updated national guidelines, to obtain their CDL for this position.

Requirements

• Louisiana (Bargaining) Helper: 0 years lineman experience required.
• Apprentice 1st Year: 1 year lineman experience required.
• Apprentice 2nd Year: 2 years lineman experience required.
• Apprentice 3rd Year: 3 years lineman experience required.
• Apprentice 4th Year: 4 years lineman experience required.
• Journeyman Lineman: 5 years lineman experience required.
• Have equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of a Helper through Journeyman Lineman.

Qualifications

• Must have full use of mental and physical faculties.
• Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions.
• Be able to work at heights and in close spaces.
• Good hand‑eye coordination