Ability to lift, rig and tie knots to set up, jobsite and material for work in manholes and vaults, identifying materials and understanding distribution construction specifications.
Ability to properly cover up secondary lines and perform energized work on secondary voltage lines.
Ability to use meters to perform tests and install 3 and 4 wire secondary lines.
Ability to identify substation and underground equipment.
Lineworker II
Ability to perform overhead tasks, including energized primary cover up to 34,500 volts.
Ability to understand transformer theories including bank installations, tap settings, and identifying and constructing multiple secondary voltage applications.
Ability to learn and perform simple primary voltage switching (up to 34,500 volts) tasks and applications.
Ability to lift, rig and tie knots to set up, construct, frame poles, and change out cross-arms, identifying materials and understanding distribution construction specifications.
Lineworker III
Ability to perform all tasks included in Helper through Lineworker II
Ability to build and maintain underground residential distribution circuits, including but not limited to, prepare/operate pad mount switchgear, install and troubleshoot URD circuits and switching/tagging URD primary cable.
Ability to learn three phase primary tasks to include safe operation and removal/installation of single and three phase reclosers, changing out insulators, and installing and replacing Gang Operated Airbrake Switches (GOABs).
Lineworker Sr
Ability to perform all tasks include in Helper through Lineworker III.
Demonstrate strong Leadership capabilities including indirect crew leadership.
Ability to learn and perform advanced primary voltage switching (up to 34,500 volts) tasks and applications.
Ability to perform advanced Lineworker tasks on Regulators, capacitors banks, Alternate Switching Scheme, and Intelliruptor devices.
All levels must be able to perform the following
Maintaining a well-organized jobsite to ensure the surroundings are safe.
Learning, completing, and performing (Lineworker I-Sr) (as necessary) all mandated training, such as but not limited to, First Aid, CPR, etc.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education required of the position:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum experience required of the position
Lineworker Helper: 0-1 year of experience required
Lineworker Mech, I - 6 months to 1 year of field distribution experience is required
Lineworker Mech, II - 1.5 years to 2 year of field distribution experience is required
Lineworker Mech, III - 2.5 years to 3 years of field distribution experience is required
Lineworker Mech, Sr. - 3.5 years to 4 years of field distribution experience is required
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position
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.
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.
Ability to climb and work off of poles of various heights.
Additionally, must be able to walk on all types of terrain.
Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position
Must have valid driver’s license.
Must have, and maintain, a Class-A CDL or ability to obtain one (within 6 months of employment)..
Preferred: valid Class A CDL.
Other
Not all aspects of the job are covered by the description - may require "other duties as assigned".
Job may change over time in accordance with business needs.
Job description does not guarantee employment.
- Primary Location: Louisiana-Hammond Louisiana : Hammond
- Job Function: Field & Skilled Trade
- FLSA Status: Step Pay
- Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
- Union description/code:
- Number of Openings: 1
- Req ID: 125169
- Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
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EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
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Additional Responsibilities: 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.
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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.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.
