Apprentice 1st Year - Journeyman Lineman (Mississippi)

This posting is for a potential future opening(s) with Entergy to build a candidate pool, should the opening(s) become available. Work location flexibility is onsite at various locations in Mississippi.

Responsibilities

• Construct, build, and maintain overhead/underground (OH/UG) electric facilities with primary voltages up to 34.5KV, including:
  • Installation, removal, and maintenance of OH/UG primary line facilities and secondary services
  • Installation of OH/UG transformers and wiring of all types of transformer banks
  • Installation and wiring of regulators, capacitors, and reclosers
• Operate various equipment, including aerial bucket and digger derrick trucks
• Drive different sizes and types of trucks
• Read and understand job prints and sketches
• Recognize materials and their function
• Set and climb all sizes of poles in open areas, rear alleys, and energized lines
• Be available for on-call duty and emergency response
• Assume a lead role and direct the work of other linemen
• Recognize opportunities for process improvement
• Perform basic computer tasks (e.g., entering time worked, checking emails, completing computer-based training)
• Communicate effectively and interact with a team

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications based on experience level:
  • Apprentice 1st Year: 1 year demonstrated linework experience
  • Apprentice 2nd Year: 2+ years demonstrated linework experience
  • Apprentice 3rd Year: 3+ years demonstrated linework experience
  • Apprentice 4th Year: 4+ years demonstrated linework experience
  • Journeyman: 5 years of lineman experience
• Required to have or obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• Ability to:
  • Use physical strength to perform tasks in all weather conditions
  • Work irregular hours and out-of-town assignments
  • Take and understand directives with limited supervision
  • Plan and lay out work safely and efficiently
  • Climb and work off poles of various heights
  • Recognize and mitigate workplace hazards
  • Maintain and care for company equipment
  • Meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner
  • Work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures
  • Learn through classroom instruction, on-the-job training, and repetitive motions
• Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base

Essential Functions

• Traverse uneven terrain (e.g., wet, muddy, slippery, concrete, or asphalt) with tools weighing up to 50 pounds
• Work in extreme weather conditions (heat and cold) and confined spaces
• Perform physical tasks, including digging, pulling, pushing, carrying, and lifting up to 80 pounds
• Work alone during restoration services
• Safely operate trucks and heavy equipment around energized lines
• Work at heights for extended periods, including from bucket trucks (overhead work above shoulders on energized lines)
• Climb and descend wooden/steel structures, poles, and ladders; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, grip, handle, and feel
• Perform emergency rescue operations, including bringing an unconscious or injured coworker down from significant heights
• Exercise sound judgment in a dangerous environment and follow safety rules
• Work up to 16 continuous hours per day
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Work overtime when necessary
• Manage stress and handle tense situations

This position is designated as safety-sensitive and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing. Authorization to work in the United States is required; Entergy will not sponsor work visas for this position.

Locations

Mississippi: Jackson, Brookhaven, Cleveland, Clinton, Greenville, Grenada, Hazlehurst, Hernando, Indianola, Kosciusko, Lexington, Madison, Magee, Marks, McComb, Natchez, Pearl, Senatobia, Southaven, Tunica, Vicksburg