Apprentice 4th year Journeyman

Job description

**Job Title:** Apprentice 4th year -Journeyman

**Work Place Flexibility:** Onsite

**Legal Entity:** Entergy Operations, Inc.-EOI

*****Position will be filled as a Journeyman Lineman on a rotating shift schedule.

Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, and weekends to accommodate our around-the-clock business needs.

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**JOB SUMMARY**

As a member of a rotating shift, construct, build and maintain OH/UG Electric Facilities with primary voltages ranging up to 34.5KV including but not limited to job duties below.

 

**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.

+ Work on a shift schedule

+ Work overtime when shift coverage is required due to unexpected circumstances

 

**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:

Journeyman Lineman           3.5+ years of demonstrated linework experience required

Apprentice 4th year 3+ years of demonstrated linework experience required

 

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.

 

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

**Primary Location:** Arkansas-Little Rock Arkansas : Little Rock
**Job Function** : All Other Jobs
**FLSA Status** :Bargaining
**Relocation Option:** No Relocation Offered
**Union description/code** :
**Number of Openings** : 10
**Req ID:** 121275
**Travel Percentage** :Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.

Please clickhere (https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=en_US) 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 behalf.

If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click **here (humanr@entergy.com?subject=Accessibility)** and 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)**

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 contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

**EEI Testing:**

One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing.

If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.

If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test.

The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and number of questions.

Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests.

The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, http://www.eei.org/practicetests , Logon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words).

Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.

In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs.

If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.

**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.

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