Apprentice 1st - 4th year Lineman

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Job Title: Apprentice 1st - 4th year Lineman

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.

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This position may be filled as an Apprentice 1st Year through Apprentice 4th Year

• Use pole climbing equipment and have ability to handle self on pole in safe and efficient manner.
• Handle poles, install poles, assist in the erection of wood and steel structures, including foundations.
• Make up and install guys and install secondaries.
• Connect services on energized conductors up to 600 volts.
• Install secondary racks and clevis, anchors, miscellaneous hardware, grounds, fittings for vertical type construction, buss supports, and conductors on dead circuits.
• Perform simple transmission and distribution switching (qualified lineman assistance).
• Tie knots and splice rope.
• Assist in trimming trees.
• Assist qualified lineman or mechanic in simple routine inspection and maintenance.
• Assist in the installation of all types of conduit systems.
• Assist in the handling, moving and installation of all transmission, distribution and plant equipment, machinery, etc.
• Prepare reports and records.
• Operate Company’s trucks and automobiles.
• Obtain/Maintain a valid Class A CDL.

• Install crossarms, secondary racks and clevis, anchors and guys, and install hardware and fittings for vertical type construction, conductors, single phase transformers, lightning arresters, grounds, cutouts, etc., on dead circuits.
• Trim trees.
• Under close supervision may be allowed to cover and work energized circuits when they and their supervisor are confident that this can be done safely.
• Assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of street lighting equipment and fixtures.
• Direct work of helpers and apprentices as required.

• Use hot line tools under close supervision of qualified workman.
• Under close and/or directive supervision may be allowed to cover and work energized circuits when they and their supervisor are confident that this can be done safely.
• Fuse transformers and sectionalizing fuses.
• String, sag and tie in conductors on dead lines of all classes.
• Install all types of transformer installations, make tap changes and install primary metering equipment under supervision of qualified workman.
• Install, maintain, and repair street lighting equipment and fixtures.
• Assist in making aerial and submarine cable installations, including the making of joints and installing potheads.
• Assist in the installation of pole type regulators and transformers to boost or buck line voltage.
• Assist in phasing and checking rotation in circuits direct and with potential transformers.
• Assist in erecting and maintaining steel towers and outdoor substations.
• Assist in receiving blocks.
• Direct work of helpers, apprentices, and underclassmen as required.

• Use hot line tools.
• Work on all types of conductors.
• Install all types of transformer installations, make tap changes and install primary metering equipment.
• Locate trouble and restore service on all classes of lines, substations, sectionalizing equipment, etc.
• Make underground and submarine cable installations, including the making of joints and installation of potheads.
• Install pole type regulators and transformers to boost or buck line voltage.
• Phase and check rotation in circuits direct and with potential transformers.
• Make field tests of distribution transformers.
• Check for ground faults on circuits or equipment.
• Erect and maintain steel towers and substations.
• Direct work of assistants, instruct and train other employees.

• 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,…