Apprentice 1st - Journeyman Lineman

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Job Title: Apprentice 1st Step
- Journeyman Lineman

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Job Title:

Apprentice 1st step
- Journeyman Lineman

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.

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APPRENTICE 1ST STEP

A.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
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Under Class 1 supervision, as an apprentice in training, must be able to perform the 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, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:

• Use pole climbing equipment and have ability to handle self on pole in safe and efficient manner.
• Handle poles, install poles, and assist in the erection of steel, wood and other 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 servicemen 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.
• Read and understand job drawings and maps and assist with Job Hazard Assessment.
• Become familiar with new technology such as computers and tablets required to perform work.
• Follow the Safety Action Plan “SAP” expectations according to minimum required qualifications. (Rev 03 dated 7/15/2023) If the SAP is to be revised the Company will notify the Union of any proposed changes prior to the effective date of the change, and upon request by the Union, meet and negotiate any change.

B.
EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
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An Apprentice Lineman during the first three months in classification shall not work on circuits or equipment energized at more than 600 volts. They shall not be permitted to climb through or above ungrounded conductors or equipment rated at more than 600 volts even though such conductors are properly covered or spaced out of casual reach. This includes all transmission conductors.

1. During the second three months apprenticeship, the apprentice may be allowed to perform structure inspections provided the following conditions are met:

a) Energized primary circuits shall be properly covered, and shall not be within casual reach.

b) Energized transmission circuits must have a phase spacing no less than fifteen feet.

c) Inspection does not require apprentice to cross from one pole in structure to another.

d) Structure maintenance is not required

2. During the last six months of apprenticeship, the apprentice is allowed to assist a qualified lineman in covering and working all voltages. The qualified lineman shall be on the pole, structure, work board, or in an aerial basket participating in the work if the voltage is above 600 volts. The apprentice may also be allowed to climb through or above properly covered primary distribution circuits for the purpose of structure inspections to assist a qualified lineman in hot stick work.

The apprentice may be allowed to climb by or above energized transmission circuits for the purpose of structure inspections. The apprentice may also be allowed to assist a qualified lineman in doing such tasks as pole wrapping, static replacement, etc.

Note:

Regardless of what step the apprentice may be…