Lineman

Apprentice 4th Year - Journeyman Lineman

* This position can be filled by an Apprentice 4th Year through a Journeyman Lineman based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. *

* This position has a 60-minute reporting requirement: the selected candidate must live within 60 minutes of the job site. *

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

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Construct, Build and Maintain Overhead Transmission Line Electric Facilities with primary voltages ranging from 69KV-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 REQUIREMENTS:

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: All Other Jobs

FLSA Status: Bargaining

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered