Electrical Lineworker

The Entergy System of Companies is seeking a skilled and experienced Lineworker to join our team. As a Lineworker, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and construction of electrical transmission and distribution lines.

• Perform all aspects of lineworker job functions, including maintenance and construction of electrical transmission and distribution lines.
• Work in enclosed spaces, manholes, and vaults to perform tasks such as troubleshooting, splicing, and repair of energized underground secondary cable circuits.
• Learn and perform switching of 3-phase distribution circuits in vaults and substations.
• Perform advanced lineworker tasks, including construction of vaults, locate and correct backfeed situations, troubleshoot and repair energized 277/480V network protectors, and automatic transfer switches.
• Install communication equipment (Secondary Monitoring) in vaults.
• Perform complex troubleshooting of underground circuits using VLF, capacitor discharge, TDR, and Arc Reflexional Methods.
• Knowledge and understanding of network protector relay schemes and Secondary Mesh Network Systems.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1.5 years to 2 years of field distribution experience for Lineworker Mech, II.
• 2.5 years to 3 years of field distribution experience for Lineworker Mech, III.
• 3.5 years to 4 years of field distribution experience for Lineworker Mech, Sr.
• Ability to work irregular hours and out of town assignments as required.
• Good communication skills and ability to take and understand directives and complete tasks.
• Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to learn through classroom instruction, OJT and repetitive motions.
• Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards.
• Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets.
• Ability to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner and understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service.
• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement.
• Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.

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.

The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities 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.