Apprentice 1st-3rd year

Entergy Corporation; Hernando (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Mississippi, LLC in Hernando, Mississippi is seeking an Apprentice 3rd Year to perform complex transmission and distribution work under supervision. The role requires 3 years of lineman experience, knowledge of hot line tools, and the ability to read wiring diagrams and blueprints.

Work is onsite with 25% to 50% travel; candidates must meet safety requirements, possess a valid Class A CDL, and complete EEI CAST testing as part of the selection process. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform the most complicated construction and maintenance work on dead or energized transmission and distribution conductors and equipment.
• Know safety rules and be able to administer resuscitation and first aid.
• Maintain a valid Class A CDL.
• Read and understand wiring diagrams and blueprints for transmission and distribution.
• Proficient with computers, tablets and related software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lay out all work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Direct work of assistants and train new employees when authorized.
• Supervise and authorize when needed.
• Identify and record changes to constructed jobs per company requirements.

Skills

Lineman 3rd Year qualifications

Safety compliance

First aid

Plan and layout

Tools

Hot line tools

Transformers

Blueprints reading

Job description

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Company: Entergy

PS Job Title: Apprentice 3rd Year

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Mississippi, LLC

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Under directive supervision, with some latitude for planning or laying out of working details, must be able to do 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-Have equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of Lineman 2nd Class.
• Make all types of transformer installations; do phasing and check rotation on circuits; trace and clear grounds and opens on series circuits.
• Do all classes of hot line tool work.
• Reeve blocks.
• Plan and lay out all work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Check, handle and be responsible for all material removed from and returned to stock, and prepare reports and records.
• Act in capacity of supervisor when authorized.
• Direct work of assistants, instruct and train new employees.

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Know Company's safety rules, and be able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation, and be able to render practical first aid on or off the ground.
• Know the location of, and be able to operate, all of the firefighting equipment. Know what kind of equipment to use on electrical, oil and other fires.
• Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• Have a thorough working knowledge of electric transmission and distribution circuits and related equipment including Switchman certification.
• Have thorough knowledge of hot line tools and their application.
• Be able to read and understand all wiring diagrams and blueprints as related to transmission and distribution construction and maintenance.
• Fully understand and be proficient in using technology needed to perform job such as computers, tablets and associated software.
• Accurately identify and record all changes to constructed jobs according to Company requirements.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have full use of mental and physical faculties.
• Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions.
• Be able to work at heights and close spaces.
• Good hand-eye coordination and physical dexterity.

Apprentice 1st Year: 1 year lineman experience required

Apprentice 2nd Year: 2 years lineman experience required

Apprentice 3rd Year: 3 years lineman experience required

Company Testing

Successful completion of the EEI CAST TEST REQUIRED.

Candidate selection note: Candidates selected to take the CAST Test will be invited via e-mail. If you are CAST Recommended, please note it on your resume.

Primary Location:

Mississippi - Hernando Mississippi : Hernando

Job Function

Field & Skilled Trade

FLSA Status

Relocation Option

No Relocation Offered

Union description/code

Number of Openings

1

Req ID

124240

PS Job Title

Apprentice 3rd Year

Travel Percentage

25% to 50%

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

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 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.

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 [e-mail] 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 Pre‑employment Testing 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, numberLogon 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.