Job Information
Entergy Operations Journeyman Lineman in Natchez, Mississippi
Responsibilities
- Construct, Build and Maintain OH/UG Electric Facilities with primary voltages ranging up to 34.5KV including but not limited to:
- 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.
Qualifications
5 years of lineman experience
Required Qualifications:
- Required to have or be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License.
- 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 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.
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