Apprentice 3rd - 4th year

Apprentice – 3rd/4th Year

This position will be filled as an Apprentice 3rd Year – Apprentice 4th Year, depending upon experience. The role requires 3‑4+ years of demonstrated line work experience for 3rd and 4th year respectively.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Orange, Texas
• Job Function:
  Skilled / Craft
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Relocation Option:
  No relocation offered
• Union: GTX Utility Ops
• Number of Openings: 1
• Travel Percentage:
  None
• Work Place Flexibility:
  Onsite
• Legal Entity:
  Entergy Texas, Inc.
  
  -GTX

• Use hot line tools under close supervision.
• Cover and work energized circuits when confident in safety.
• Fuse transformers and sectionalizing fuses.
• String, sag, and tie in conductors on dead lines of all classes.
• Install transformer installations, make tap changes and install primary metering equipment under supervision.
• Install, maintain, and repair street lighting equipment and fixtures.
• Assist in making aerial and submarine cable installations, including joint and pothead installation.
• 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.
• Work on all types of conductors (including all classes).
• Locate trouble and restore service on all classes of lines, substations, sectionalizing equipment, etc.
• Make underground and submarine cable installations, including joint and pothead installation.
• 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.

• Under close and/or directive supervision, must apply all applicable Company construction specifications to perform high and low voltage line work.
• For Apprentice 3rd year: 3+ years of demonstrated line work experience.
• For Apprentice 4th year: 4+ years of demonstrated line work experience.

• 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.
• Attend and take part in safety meetings.
• Work under unusual surroundings and normal working conditions.
• Transmit orders and instructions to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates.
• Maintain neat, clean, and orderly work and appearance.
• Meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
• Provide first‑class courteous service to all customers.

• As a condition of employment this position requires a pre‑employment Fitness for Duty exam.
• Additional responsibilities: available to work additional hours, alternate locations, and/or perform additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime for these duties.
• Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment; no work‑visa sponsorship.

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