Apprentice 2nd - Apprentice 4th

Job Title: Apprentice 2nd Step
- Apprentice 4th Step

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.

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This position may be filled as an Apprentice 2nd Year through Apprentice 4th Year

Under close supervision, must know, understand and be willing and able to apply all applicable Company construction specifications in order to perform the less complicated tasks on high and low voltage line work involved in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution conductors, structures and equipment, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:

• Install crossarms, secondary racks and clevis, anchors and guys, and install hardware and fittings for vertical type construction, including

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.

Under close and/or directive supervision, and following prescribed routine and instructions as to methods and working details of average difficulty and importance, must know, understand and be willing and able to apply all applicable Company construction specifications in order to perform the less complicated tasks on high and low voltage line work involved in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution conductors, structures and equipment, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:

• 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.

Under directive supervision, with limited latitude for planning or laying out of working details, must know, understand, and be willing and able to apply all applicable Company construction specifications in order to perform high and low voltage line work involved in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission, underground and distribution dead or energized conductors, structures and equipment, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:

• 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…