Apprentice 4th Year - Journeyman Lineman

Job Title

Apprentice 4th Year - Journeyman Lineman

Onsite

Entergy Operations, Inc.

-EOI

This position is a Transmission function within the Asset Management group.

Construct, build and maintain overhead transmission line electric facilities with primary voltages ranging from 69 KV–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

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience:

• Apprentice 4th Year: 4 years of experience required
• Journeyman Lineman: 5 years of experience required

Minimum

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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:

• 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
• Class A CDL is preferred but can be obtained within the 1st 6 month of employment

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc.:

• A Class A CDL License
• Successful completion of EEI CAST testing

Primary

Location:

Arkansas-Little Rock Arkansas :
Little Rock

Job Function: Field & Skilled Trade

FLSA Status: Bargaining

Travel Percentage: More than 75%

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Number of Openings: 1

Req : 123827

This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre‑employment and random drug testing.

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.

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.