Journeyman Lineman

Job description

**Work Place Flexibility:** Onsite

**Legal Entity:** Entergy Services, LLC

**JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN**

**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.

**PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:**

1.

Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

**PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:**

1.

Be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.
2.

Be willing and able to attend and take part in safety meetings.
3.

Be willing and able to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
4.

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.
5.

Be especially neat, clean and orderly in work and person.
6.

Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
7.

Understand importance of always rendering and maintaining first class, courteous service to all customers.

**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, and pulling, pushing, carrying and lifting up to 80 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.

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-Conroe Texas : Conroe
**Job Function** : Skilled / Craft
**FLSA Status** : Nonexempt
**Relocation Option:** No Relocation Offered
**Union description/code** : GTX Utility Ops
**Number of Openings** : 1
**Req ID:** 120112
**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 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 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.

**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.

**Job Segment:** Electrical, Inspector, Engineering, Quality

Required Skill Profession

Other General