Senior Lineman

Job Title: Senior Lineman

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Operations, Inc.-EOI 

 

***Position will be filled as a Senior Lineman on a rotating shift schedule. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, and weekends to accommodate our around-the-clock business needs. *** 

This position will fill position numbers A03289, Z10319,A03276

 

JOB SUMMARY 

As a member of a rotating shift, construct, build and maintain OH/UG Electric Facilities with primary voltages ranging up to 34.5KV including but not limited to job duties below.  

  

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. 

• Work on a shift schedule  

• Work overtime when shift coverage is required due to unexpected circumstances 
• Ability to lead a crew safely and efficiently per Entergy SAP.

  

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. 

  

Minimum experience required of the position: 

Senior Lineman                 5 years experience required

  

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. 

• Must have the ability to perform emergency rescue operations, including bringing unconscious or injured co-worker down from significant height or elevated area. 

• Must have sound judgment necessary to work safely in inherently dangerous environment.