Apprentice 1st Year - Journeyman Lineman (Louisiana)

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Construct, build and maintain OH/UG electric facilities with primary voltages ranging up to 34.5KV including 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Apprentice 1st Year - 1 year demonstated linework experience required
• Apprentice 2nd Year - 2+ years demonstated 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 Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.

Essential Functions Of The Linemen Position

• 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.

Primary Location

• Louisiana- Louisiana : Amite
• Louisiana : Arcadia
• Louisiana : Bastrop
• Louisiana : Baton Rouge
• Louisiana : Belle Chase
• Louisiana : Bogalusa
• Louisiana : Broussard
• Louisiana : Buras
• Louisiana : Chalmette
• Louisiana : Church Point
• Louisiana : DESTREHAN
• Louisiana : Delhi
• Louisiana : Denham Springs
• Louisiana : Donaldsonville
• Louisiana : Dubach
• Louisiana : Eunice
• Louisiana : Ferriday
• Louisiana : Fort Polk
• Louisiana : Gonzales
• Louisiana : Grayson
• Louisiana : Gretna
• Louisiana : Hammond
• Louisiana : Haynesville
• Louisiana : Hodge
• Louisiana : Holly Ridge
• Louisiana : Homer
• Louisiana : Houma
• Louisiana : Jefferson
• Louisiana : Jena
• Louisiana : Jennings
• Louisiana : Jonesboro
• Louisiana : Joyce
• Louisiana : Kenner
• Louisiana : Killona
• Louisiana : Labadieville
• Louisiana : Lafayette
• Louisiana : Lake Charles
• Louisiana : Lake Providence
• Louisiana : Lockport
• Louisiana : Luling
• Louisiana : Marksville
• Louisiana : Metairie
• Louisiana : Monroe
• Louisiana : Montgomery
• Louisiana : Montz
• Louisiana : New Orleans
• Louisiana : Newellton
• Louisiana : Oak Grove
• Louisiana : Port Allen
• Louisiana : Rayville
• Louisiana : Reserve
• Louisiana : Ringgold
• Louisiana : Saint Rose
• Louisiana : Scott
• Louisiana : Sibley
• Louisiana : Springhill
• Louisiana : St. Francisville
• Louisiana : St. Gabriel
• Louisiana : St. Joseph
• Louisiana : St. Rose
• Louisiana : Sterlington
• Louisiana : Sulphur
• Louisiana : Tallulah
• Louisiana : Thibodaux
• Louisiana : West Monroe
• Louisiana : Westlake
• Louisiana : Westwego
• Louisiana : Winnsboro
• Louisiana : Zachary

Job Function

Field & Skilled Trade

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Relocation Option

No Relocation Offered

Union Description/code

No Union Affiliation

Number of Openings

1

Req ID

124113

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Primary Location

• Louisiana- Louisiana : Amite
• Louisiana : Arcadia
• Louisiana : Bastrop
• Louisiana : Baton Rouge
• Louisiana : Belle Chase
• Louisiana : Bogalusa
• Louisiana : Broussard
• Louisiana : Buras
• Louisiana : Chalmette
• Louisiana : Church Point
• Louisiana : DESTREHAN
• Louisiana : Delhi
• Louisiana : Denham Springs
• Louisiana : Donaldsonville
• Louisiana : Dubach
• Louisiana : Eunice
• Louisiana : Ferriday
• Louisiana : Fort Polk
• Louisiana : Gonzales
• Louisiana : Grayson
• Louisiana : Gretna
• Louisiana : Hammond
• Louisiana : Haynesville
• Louisiana : Hodge
• Louisiana : Holly Ridge
• Louisiana : Homer
• Louisiana : Houma
• Louisiana : Jefferson
• Louisiana : Jena
• Louisiana : Jennings
• Louisiana : Jonesboro
• Louisiana : Joyce
• Louisiana : Kenner
• Louisiana : Killona
• Louisiana : Labadieville
• Louisiana : Lafayette
• Louisiana : Lake Charles
• Louisiana : Lake Providence
• Louisiana : Lockport
• Louisiana : Luling
• Louisiana : Marksville
• Louisiana : Metairie
• Louisiana : Monroe
• Louisiana : Montgomery
• Louisiana : Montz
• Louisiana : New Orleans
• Louisiana : Newellton
• Louisiana : Oak Grove
• Louisiana : Port Allen
• Louisiana : Rayville
• Louisiana : Reserve
• Louisiana : Ringgold
• Louisiana : Saint Rose
• Louisiana : Scott
• Louisiana : Sibley
• Louisiana : Springhill
• Louisiana : St. Francisville
• Louisiana : St. Gabriel
• Louisiana : St. Joseph
• Louisiana : St. Rose
• Louisiana : Sterlington
• Louisiana : Sulphur
• Louisiana : Tallulah
• Louisiana : Thibodaux
• Louisiana : West Monroe
• Louisiana : Westlake
• Louisiana : Westwego