Transmission Lineman

This position can be filled by a Helper through an Apprentice 3rd year based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. The selected candidate must live within 60 minutes of the job site.

Responsibilities

• Construct, build, and maintain overhead transmission line electric facilities with primary voltages ranging from 69KV-500 KV, including but not limited to:
• Driving of different sizes and types of trucks
• Operation of various pieces of equipment (Entergy owned and rental), including but not limited to aerial bucket, cranes, and digger derrick trucks
• Perform transmission line hot sticking on energized lines
• Read and understand job prints and sketches
• Recognize material(s) and their function
• Setting and climbing of all sizes of poles
• Be available for emergency after-hour response and participate in on-call duty rotation
• Perform transmission line switching
• Perform transmission line EPZ grounding

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum Experience Required:
• Helper 1st Year: 0 years experience required
• Apprentice 1st Year: Completion of an accredited Lineworker Training program OR prior demonstrated linework experience required
• Apprentice 2nd Year: 2 years of experience required
• Apprentice 3rd Year: 3 years of experience required
• As a condition of employment, this position requires a pre-employment Fitness for Duty exam

Skills

• 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 eliminate and/or 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work with others and maintain a positive attitude in extreme working situations and an ever-changing work environment
• Ability to converse with customers in a professional and courteous manner
• Must be committed to quality and a high level of service satisfaction and render first-class service to all customers
• A Class A CDL License
• Successful completion of EEI CAST testing

Schedule

• Travel Percentage: 50% to 75%

Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.