Apprentice 1st Step - 3rd Step

About the position

This position will be filled as an Apprentice 1st Year - 3rd Year Lineman, depending upon experience APPRENTICE 1ST YEAR JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE: Under close supervision, as an apprentice in training, must be willing and able to perform the less difficult tasks and assist others in high and low voltage line work involved in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution conductors, structures, underground systems, and related equipment, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned: 1. Use pole climbing equipment and have ability to handle self on pole in safe and efficient manner. 2. Handle poles, install poles, assist in the erection of wood and steel structures, including foundations. 3. Make up and install guys and install secondaries. 4. Connect services on energized conductors up to 600 volts. 5. Install secondary racks and clevis, anchors, miscellaneous hardware, grounds, fittings for vertical type construction, buss supports, and conductors on dead circuits. 6. Perform simple transmission and distribution switching (qualified lineman assistance). 7. Tie knots and splice rope. 8. Assist in trimming trees. 9. Assist qualified lineman or mechanic in simple routine inspection and maintenance. 10. Assist in the installation of all types of conduit systems. 11. Assist in the handling, moving and installation of all transmission, distribution and plant equipment, machinery, etc. 12. Prepare reports and records. 13. Operate Company’s trucks and automobiles. 14. Obtain/Maintain a valid Class A CDL APPRENTICE 2ND YEAR JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Under close supervision, must know, understand and be willing and able to apply all applicable Company construction specifications in order to perform the less complicated tasks on high and low voltage line work involved in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution conductors, structures and equipment, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned: 1. Install crossarms, secondary racks and clevis, anchors and guys, and install hardware and fittings for vertical type construction, including conductors, single phase transformers, lightning arresters, grounds, cutouts, etc., on dead circuits. 2. Trim trees. 3. Under close supervision may be allowed to cover and work energized circuits when they and their supervisor are confident that this can be done safely. 4. Assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of street lighting equipment and fixtures. 5. Direct work of helpers and apprentices as required. APPRENTICE 3RD YEAR JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Under close and/or directive supervision, and following prescribed routine and instructions as to methods and working details of average difficulty and importance, must know, understand and be willing and able to apply all applicable Company construction specifications in order to perform the less complicated tasks on high and low voltage line work involved in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution conductors, structures and equipment, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned: 1. Use hot line tools under close supervision of qualified workman. 2. Under close and/or directive supervision may be allowed to cover and work energized circuits when they and their supervisor are confident that this can be done safely. 3. Fuse transformers and sectionalizing fuses. 4. String, sag and tie in conductors on dead lines of all classes. 5. Install all types of transformer installations, make tap changes and install primary metering equipment under supervision of qualified workman. 6. Install, maintain, and repair street lighting equipment and fixtures. 7. Assist in making aerial and submarine cable installations, including the making of joints and installing potheads. 8. Assist in the installation of pole type regulators and transformers to boost or buck line voltage. 9. Assist in phasing and checking rotation in circuits direct and with potential transformers. 10. Assist in erecting and maintaining steel towers and outdoor substations. 11. Assist in receiving blocks. 12. Direct work of helpers, apprentices, and underclassmen as required. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents. Be willing and able to attend and take part in safety meetings. Be willing and able to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job. Be willing and able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates. Be especially neat, clean and orderly in work and person. Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner. Understand importance of always rendering and maintaining first class, courteous service to all customers. 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.

Responsibilities

  • Use pole climbing equipment and have ability to handle self on pole in safe and efficient manner.
  • Handle poles, install poles, assist in the erection of wood and steel structures, including foundations.
  • Make up and install guys and install secondaries.
  • Connect services on energized conductors up to 600 volts.
  • Install secondary racks and clevis, anchors, miscellaneous hardware, grounds, fittings for vertical type construction, buss supports, and conductors on dead circuits.
  • Perform simple transmission and distribution switching (qualified lineman assistance).
  • Tie knots and splice rope.
  • Assist in trimming trees.
  • Assist qualified lineman or mechanic in simple routine inspection and maintenance.
  • Assist in the installation of all types of conduit systems.
  • Assist in the handling, moving and installation of all transmission, distribution and plant equipment, machinery, etc.
  • Prepare reports and records.
  • Operate Company’s trucks and automobiles.
  • Obtain/Maintain a valid Class A CDL
  • Install crossarms, secondary racks and clevis, anchors and guys, and install hardware and fittings for vertical type construction, including conductors, single phase transformers, lightning arresters, grounds, cutouts, etc., on dead circuits.
  • Trim trees.
  • Under close supervision may be allowed to cover and work energized circuits when they and their supervisor are confident that this can be done safely.
  • Assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of street lighting equipment and fixtures.
  • Direct work of helpers and apprentices as required.
  • Use hot line tools under close supervision of qualified workman.
  • Fuse transformers and sectionalizing fuses.
  • String, sag and tie in conductors on dead lines of all classes.
  • Install all types of transformer installations, make tap changes and install primary metering equipment under supervision of qualified workman.
  • Assist in making aerial and submarine cable installations, including the making of joints and installing potheads.
  • Assist in the installation of pole type regulators and transformers to boost or buck line voltage.
  • Assist in phasing and checking rotation in circuits direct and with potential transformers.
  • Assist in erecting and maintaining steel towers and outdoor substations.
  • Assist in receiving blocks.
  • Direct work of helpers, apprentices, and underclassmen as required.

Requirements

  • Apprentice 3rd Year - 3+ years demonstrated linework experience required
  • Apprentice 2nd Year - 2+ years demonstrated linework experience required
  • Apprentice 1st Year: Completion of an accredited Lineworker Training program OR prior demonstrated linework experience required
  • As a condition of employment this position requires a pre-employment Fitness for Duty exam.
  • This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.
  • Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.
  • Be willing and able to attend and take part in safety meetings.
  • Be willing and able to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
  • Be willing and able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates.
  • Be especially neat, clean and orderly in work and person.
  • Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
  • Understand importance of always rendering and maintaining first class, courteous service to all customers.
  • 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.
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