Apprentice

Entergy Corporation; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Mississippi is hiring an Apprentice in Clinton, Mississippi to train in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution systems under supervision. The role covers installing poles, connectors, and secondaries, climbing poles with safety, and assisting qualified linemen.

In the 1st year you perform basic tasks and gain qualifications; in the 2nd year you apply company construction specs to simpler tasks, with progression as you learn.

Qualifications

• Willing and able to perform entry-level line work tasks under supervision.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a valid Class A CDL.

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution conductors and structures.
• Use pole climbing equipment safely.
• Install poles, racks, and hardware.
• Connect services on energized conductors up to 600 volts.
• Operate Company vehicles and prepare reports.

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Location: Clinton, Mississippi, United States

Company: Entergy

Job Title: Apprentice

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Mississippi, LLC

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

APPRENTICE 1ST YEAR

Under close supervision, as an apprentice in training, must be willing and able to perform the less difficult tasks and assist others in high and low voltage line work involved in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution conductors, structures, underground systems, and related equipment, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:

1. Use pole climbing equipment and have ability to handle self on pole in safe and efficient manner.

2. Handle poles, install poles, assist in the erection of wood and steel structures, including foundations.

3. Make up and install guys and install secondaries.

4. Connect services on energized conductors up to 600 volts.

5. Install secondary racks and clevis, anchors, miscellaneous hardware, grounds, fittings for vertical type construction, buss supports, and conductors on dead circuits.

6. Perform simple transmission and distribution switching (qualified lineman assistance).

7. Tie knots and splice rope.

8. Assist in trimming trees.

9. Assist qualified lineman or mechanic in simple routine inspection and maintenance.

10. Assist in the installation of all types of conduit systems.

11. Assist in the handling, moving and installation of all transmission, distribution and plant equipment, machinery, etc.

12. Prepare reports and records.

13. Operate Company’s trucks and automobiles.

14. Obtain/Maintain a valid Class A CDL.

APPRENTICE 2ND YEAR

Under close supervision, must know, understand and be willing and able to apply all applicable Company construction specifications in order to perform the less complicated tasks on high and low voltage line work involved in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution conductors, structures and equipment, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:

1. Install crossarms, secondary racks and