Journeyman Lineman

About the role

This posting is for a potential future opening with Entergy to build a candidate pool. The role involves constructing, building, and maintaining overhead and underground electric facilities with primary voltages up to 34.5KV.

Responsibilities

• 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, including wiring of regulators, capacitors, and reclosers
• Driving different sizes and types of trucks
• Operation of various equipment, including Aerial Bucket and Digger Derrick Trucks
• Read and understand job prints and sketches
• Recognize materials and their function
• Setting and climbing all sizes of poles in open areas, rear alleys, and in energized lines
• Available for on-call duty and emergency response

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of lineman experience

Required Qualifications

• Class A Commercial Drivers License (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to use physical strength to perform 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 work safely and efficiently
• Ability to assume a lead role and direct the work of other linemen
• Ability 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 poles of various heights
• Ability to recognize workplace hazards and mitigate them
• Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets
• Ability to meet the public pleasantly and tactfully with 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

Essential Functions

• Traverse uneven terrain (wet, muddy, slippery, concrete, asphalt) with tools weighing up to 50 pounds
• Work in extreme weather, including extreme heat and cold
• Work in confined spaces
• Work alone when performing restoration services
• Perform physical tasks including digging, pulling, pushing, carrying, and lifting up to 80 pounds
• Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License
• Safely operate trucks and heavy equipment and work safely around energized lines and equipment
• Work at heights for extended periods
• 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; 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
• Exercise sound judgment necessary to work safely in an inherently dangerous environment
• Understand and follow safety rules
• Work up to 16 continuous hours per day
• Wear required personal protection equipment
• Perform basic computer tasks: entering time, noting task completion, checking/responding to emails, completing computer-based training
• Communicate effectively and interact with a team
• Manage stress and handle tense situations
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Work overtime when necessary