Transmission Lineman

***This position can be filled by a Helper through an Apprentice 3rd year 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.***

 

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 required of the position:

Helper 1st Year: 0 years experience required

Apprentice 1st Year:  Completion of an accredited Lineworker Training program OR prior demonstrated linework experience required

Apprentice 2nd Year:  2 years of experience required

Apprentice 3rd Year - 3 years of experience required

 

As a condition of employment this position requires a pre-employment Fitness for Duty exam

 

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

 

Any Certificates, Licenses, etc.:

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