Job Details

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Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

This job can be filled as a Helper - Journeyman Lineman depending on experience.

JOB SUMMARY

Construct, Build and Maintain OH/UG Electric Facilities with primary voltages ranging up to 15KV including but not limited to job duties.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

* Installation, removal and maintenance of OH/UG primary line facilities and secondary services.

* Installation of OH/UG transformers and the wiring of all types of transformer banks.

* Installation, including the 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.

MINIMUM 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.

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 II 2 years of experience required

Apprentice III 3 years of experience required

Apprentice IV 4 years of experience required

Journeyman Lineman 5 years of experience required

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

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 Driver's 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.

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Primary Location: Arkansas-El Dorado

Job Function: Skilled / Craft

FLSA Status: [[customString3]]

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Union description/code: [[customString5]]

Number of Openings: 1

Req ID: 116452

Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the full statement.

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.