Apprentice

Job Title:

Apprentice

Location:

Madison, Mississippi, United States

Company:
Entergy

Work Place Flexibility:
Onsite

Legal Entity:
Entergy Mississippi, LLC

Under close supervision, apprentices in training perform less difficult tasks and assist others in high and low voltage line work involved in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution conductors, structures, underground systems, and related equipment.

• Use pole climbing equipment and safely manage self on pole.
• Handle poles, install poles, assist in 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 installation of all types of conduit systems.
• Assist in handling, moving and installation of all transmission, distribution and plant equipment, machinery, etc.
• Prepare reports and records.
• Operate Company’s trucks and automobiles.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Class A CDL.

• Install crossarms, secondary racks, clevis, anchors, and guys; install hardware and fittings for vertical type construction, including conductors, single phase transformers, lightning arresters, grounds, cutouts, etc., on dead circuits.
• Under close supervision may be allowed to cover and work energized circuits when safe.
• Assist in 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 supervision may be allowed to cover and work energized circuits.
• 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 willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.
• Be willing and able to attend and take part in safety meetings.
• Be willing and able to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
• Be willing and able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in a manner that inspires respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates.
• Be especially neat, clean and orderly…