Helper/1st year - Journeyman lineman

Job Title: Helper/1st year - Journeyman lineman

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Arkansas, LLC 

***This job can be filled as a Helper 1st, 2nd, 3rd,4th Year - Journeyman Lineman depending on experience.***

**No relocation for this position**

JOB SUMMARY

Construct, Build and Maintain OH/UG Electric Facilities with primary voltages ranging up to 15KV including but not limited to job duties.

 

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Installation, removal and maintenance of OH/UG primary line facilities and secondary services.

·       Installation of OH/UG transformers and the wiring of all types of transformer banks.

·       Installation, including the wiring of regulators, capacitors, and reclosers.

·       Driving of different sizes and types of trucks.

·       Operation of various pieces of equipment, including Aerial Bucket and Digger Derrick Trucks.

·       Read and understand job prints and sketches.

·       Recognize material(s) and their function.

·       Setting and climbing of all sizes of poles in open areas, rear alleys and in energized lines.

·       Be available for on call duty and emergency response.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

·       Must live within 20 miles of work location.

·       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.

 

Essential Functions of the Linemen Position:

·       Must be able to traverse uneven terrain (including, but not limited to, wet, muddy and/or slippery terrain, concrete or asphalt) with a full complement of tools weighing up to fifty pounds.

·       Must be able to work in extreme weather, including, extreme heat and cold.

·       Must be able to work in confined spaces.

·       Must be able to work alone when performing restoration services.

·       Must be able to perform physical tasks, including digging, pulling, pushing, carrying and lifting up to 115 pounds.

·       Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

·       Must be able to safely operate trucks and heavy equipment and safely work around energized lines and equipment.

·       Must be able to work at heights for extended periods of time.

·       Must be able to work overhead from a bucket truck (perform work above shoulders on energized overhead lines).

·       Must be able to climb up and descend from wooden/steel structures, poles and ladders and be able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, grip, handle and feel.

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