Transmission Lineman
Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
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Job Summary
PS Job Title: Helper - Apprentice 3rd Year
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity:Entergy Arkansas LLC
***This position can be filled by a Helper through an Apprentice 3rd year based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.***
***This position has a 60-minute reporting requirement: the selected candidate must live within 60 minutes of the job site.***
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Construct Build and Maintain Overhead Transmission Line Electric Facilities with primary voltages ranging from 69KV-500 KV including but not limited to:
- Driving of different sizes and types of trucks
- Operation of various pieces of equipment (Entergy owned and rental) including but not limited to Aerial Bucket Cranes and Digger Derrick Trucks
- Perform transmission line hot sticking on energized lines
- Read and understand job prints and sketches
- Recognize material(s) and their function
- Setting and climbing of all sizes of poles
- Be available for emergency after hour response and participate in on call duty rotation
- Perform transmission line switching
- Perform transmission line EPZ grounding
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum experience required of the position:
Helper 1st Year: 0 years experience required
Apprentice 1st Year: Completion of an accredited Lineworker Training program OR prior demonstrated linework experience required
Apprentice 2nd Year: 2 years of experience required
Apprentice 3rd Year - 3 years of experience required
As a condition of employment this position requires a pre-employment Fitness for Duty exam
Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- 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
- 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
- Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures
- Ability to learn through classroom instruction OJT and repetitive motions
- Ability to climb and work off of poles of various heights
- Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to eliminate and or 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
- Preferred:
- Ability to work with others and maintain a positive attitude in extreme working situations andan ever-changing work environment
- Ability to converse with customers in a professional and courteous manner
- Must be committed to quality and a high level of service satisfaction and render first class service to all customers
Any Certificates Licenses etc.:
- A Class A CDL License
- Successful completion of EEI CAST testing
Primary Location: Arkansas-Little RockArkansas : Little Rock
Job Function: Field & Skilled Trade
FLSA Status: Bargaining
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: Bargaining
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124350
PS Job Title: Helper - Apprentice 3rd Year
Travel Percentage:50% to 75%
An Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere to view the EEO 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.
About Company
Entergy is an integrated energy company that provides electricity to 3 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We power life.
