Apprentice 1St Year- Journeyman Lineman

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Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

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Job Qualifications
Under directive supervision, with some latitude for planning or laying out of working details, must be able to do the most complicated construction and maintenance work on dead or energized transmission and underground or overhead distribution conductors, structures and equipment, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned

• Have equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of a Apprentice 2nd Year to Apprentice 4th Year.
• Check, handle and be responsible for all material removed from and returned to stock, and prepare reports and records.
• Reeve blocks.
• Make all types of transformer installations; do phasing and check rotation on circuits; trace and clear grounds and opens on series circuits.
• Do all classes of hot line tool work.
• Direct work of assistants, instruct and train new employees.
• Plan and lay out all work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Act in capacity of supervisor when authorized.

Experience and Special Qualifications

• Fully understand and be proficient in using technology needed to perform job such as computers, tablets and associated software.
• Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• Have a thorough working knowledge of electric transmission and distribution circuits and related equipment including Switchman certification.
• Have thorough knowledge of hot line tools and their application.
• Know Company's safety rules, and be able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation, and be able to render practical first aid on or off the ground.
• Be able to read and understand all wiring diagrams and blueprints as related to transmission and distribution construction and maintenance.
• Accurately identify and record all changes to constructed jobs according to Company requirements.
• Know the location of, and be able to operate, all of the firefighting equipment. Know what kind of equipment to use on electrical, oil and other fires.

Physical Qualifications

• Be able to work at heights and close spaces.
• Good hand-eye coordination and physical dexterity.
• Must have full use of mental and physical faculties.
• Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions.

Louisiana (Bargaining)

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

Apprentice 2nd Year: 2+ years lineman experience required

Apprentice 3rd Year: 3+ years demonstrated linework experience required

Apprentice 4th Year: 4+ Years demonstrated linework experience required

Journeyman Lineman: 5+ Years demonstrated linework experience required

Company Testing

None

Essential Functions of the Linemen Position

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Primary Location: Louisiana-Gonzales Louisiana : Gonzales
Job Function: Skilled / Craft
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Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 112525
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.