Job Title: Helper 1st Year - Journeyman Lineman

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Arkansas, LLC 

***Position will be filled as an Apprentice 3rd Year or Journeyman Lineman depending on experience of selected candidate.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Minimum experience required of the position:

Apprentice III                        3+ years of demonstrated linework experience required

Apprentice IV                        4+ years of demonstrated linework experience required

Journeyman                          5+ years of demonstrated linework experience required

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Primary Location: Arkansas-Harrisburg Arkansas : Harrisburg 
Job Function: Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status: Nonexempt 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: ARKANSAS BARG. -- NON-NUCLEAR-A01 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 116551
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here 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 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.

Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information.  41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity and Pay Transparency.

Pay Transparency Notice:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov)

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.