Apprentice Lineworker

Job Summary

Entergy is seeking a skilled Apprentice Lineworker to construct, build, and maintain OH/UG electric facilities with primary voltages ranging up to 15KV. This role involves installation, removal, and maintenance of primary line facilities and secondary services, as well as installation of transformers and wiring of transformer banks.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation, removal, and maintenance of OH/UG primary line facilities and secondary services
• Installation of OH/UG transformers and wiring of all types of transformer banks
• Installation, including 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

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

Experience

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

Apprentice 2nd Year: 2+ years of demonstrated linework experience required

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

Apprentice 4th Year: 4+ years of demonstrated linework experience required

As a condition of employment, this position requires a pre-employment Fitness for Duty exam

Location

Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans, Arkansas, Texas, and Mississippi

Job Function

Skilled/Craft

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Relocation Option

No Relocation Offered

Union description/code

TBD

Number of Openings

1

Req ID

114285

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

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