Journeyman Lineman
Journeyman Lineman
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Job Description
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity:Entergy Services LLC
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Under directive supervision with some latitude for planning or lying out of working details must know understand and be willing and able to apply all
applicable Company construction specification in order to complete 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:
1. Make all types of transformer installations; do phasing and check rotation on circuits; trace and clear grounds and opens on series circuits.
2. Do all classes of hot line tool work.
3. Reeve blocks.
4. Plan and lay out all work in a safe and efficient manner.
5. Check handle and be responsible for all material removed from and returned to stock and prepare reports and records.
6. Act in leadership capacity as required.
7. Direct work of assistants instruct and train new employees.
Essential Functions of the Linemen Position:
- Must be able to traverse uneven terrain (including but not limited to wet muddy and/or slippery terrain concrete or asphalt) with a full complement of tools weighing up to fifty pounds.
- Must be able to work in extreme weather including extreme heat and cold.
- Must be able to work in confined spaces.
- Must be able to work alone when performing restoration services.
- Must be able to perform physical tasks including digging pulling pushing carrying and lifting up to 115 pounds.
- Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License.
- Must be able to safely operate trucks and heavy equipment and safely work around energized lines and equipment.
- Must be able to work at heights for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work overhead from a bucket truck (perform work above shoulders on energized overhead lines).
- Must be able to climb up and descend from wooden/steel structures poles and ladders and be able to balance stoop kneel crouch reach grip handle and feel.
- Must have the ability to perform emergency rescue operations including bringing unconscious or injured co-worker down from significant height or elevated area.
- Must have sound judgment necessary to work safely in inherently dangerous environment.
- Must be able to understand and follow safety rules.
- Must be able to work up to 16 continuous hours per day.
- Must have the ability to wear required personal protection equipment.
- Must be able to perform basic computer tasks such as entering time worked noting beginning and completion of assigned task checking and responding to emails completing computer-based training and other similar tasks.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and interact with a team.
- Must have the ability to manage stress and handle tense situations.
- Must have regular and reliable attendance.
- Must be able to work overtime when necessary.
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.
Journeyman Lineman - 5 years of demonstrated linework experience required
As a condition of employment this position requires a pre-employment Fitness for Duty exam.
Primary Location: Texas-OrangeTexas : Orange
Job Function: Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: GTX Utility Ops
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 119907
Travel Percentage:25% to 50%
An Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEI page or see statements below.
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.
Accessibility:Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant employee or third party on his or her you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please clickhereand provide your name contact number the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
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.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
