Apprentice 1st Step - Journeyman Lineman

Entergy; Silsbee (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Texas, Inc. seeks Apprentice Lineman across multiple steps to support construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution lines.

The role emphasizes safe teamwork, learning to operate near energized systems, and progressing through 1st to 3rd step with SAP safety adherence. Apprentice 1st Step covers basic tasks and safety training, while progression involves structure work, meter service work, and vehicle operation under supervision.

Qualifications

• Apprentice must perform less difficult tasks and assist others in high/low voltage line work.
• Must learn and follow SAP safety guidelines.
• Aiming to complete 200/300/400 level lineman certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution conductors, structures, and equipment.
• Read maps and job drawings; assist in hazard assessments.
• Assist qualified lineman or servicemen in safe operations and inspections.

Skills

Pole climbing

Structure erection assist

Read drawings/maps

Operate at voltages up to 600 V

Safety SAP compliance

Job description

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Apprentice 1st Step - Journeyman Lineman

Job Title: Apprentice 1st Step - Journeyman Lineman

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Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX

APPRENTICE 1ST STEP

A. JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Under Class 1 supervision, as an apprentice in training, must be 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:

• Use pole climbing equipment and have ability to handle self on pole in safe and efficient manner.
• Handle poles, install poles, and assist in the erection of steel, wood and other structures, including foundations.
• Make up and install guys and install secondaries.
• Connect services on energized conductors up to 600 volts.
• Install secondary racks and clevis, anchors, miscellaneous hardware, grounds, fittings for vertical type construction, buss supports, and conductors on dead circuits.
• Perform simple transmission and distribution switching (qualified lineman assistance).
• Tie knots and splice rope.
• Assist in trimming trees.
• Assist qualified lineman or servicemen in simple routine inspection and maintenance.
• Assist in the installation of all types of conduit systems.
• Assist in the handling, moving and installation of all transmission, distribution and plant equipment, machinery, etc.
• Prepare reports and records.
• Read and understand job drawings and maps and assist with Job Hazard Assessment.
• Become familiar with new technology such as computers and tablets required to perform work.
• Follow the Safety Action Plan “SAP” expectations according to minimum required qualifications. (Rev 03 dated 7/15/2023) If the SAP is to be revised the Company will notify the Union of any proposed changes prior to the effective date of the change, and upon request by the Union, meet and negotiate any change.

B. EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

An Apprentice Lineman during the first three months in classification shall not work on circuits or equipment energized at more than 600 volts. They shall not be permitted to climb through or above ungrounded conductors or equipment rated at more than 600 volts even though such conductors are properly covered or spaced out of casual reach. This includes all transmission conductors.

1. During the second three months apprenticeship, the apprentice may be allowed to perform structure inspections provided the following conditions are met:

a) Energized primary circuits shall be properly covered, and shall not be within casual reach.

b) Energized transmission circuits must have a phase spacing no less than fifteen feet.

c) Inspection does not require apprentice to cross from one pole in structure to another.

d) Structure maintenance is not required

2. During the last six months of apprenticeship, the apprentice is allowed to assist a qualified lineman incovering and working all voltages. The qualified lineman shall be on the pole, structure, work board, or in an aerial basket participating in the work if the voltage is above 600 volts. The apprentice may also be allowed to climb through or above properly covered primary distribution circuits for the purpose of structure inspections to assist a qualified lineman in hot stick work. The apprentice may be allowed to climb by or above energized transmission circuits for the purpose of structure inspections. The apprentice may also be allowed to assist a qualified lineman in doing such tasks as pole wrapping, static replacement, etc.

Note: Regardless of what step the apprentice may be in their classification, any assignment must first be discussed, and both the apprentice and their Supervisor must be confident that it can be done safely. Line and equipment must be grounded to be considered de-energized.

3. Work towards the completion of 200, 300 and 400 level certification or accredited Lineman Trade certification.

4. Learn Company’s safety rules, and be able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation, and be able to render practical first aid.

5. Know the location of, and be able to operate, all the firefighting equipment. Know what kind of equipment to use on electrical, oil, and other fires.

6. Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License

7. Have knowledge of line and substation material and use of line construction tools and equipment

C. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must have full use of mental and physical faculties.

2. Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions.

3. Be able to work at heights and close spaces

4. Good hand-eye coordination and physical dexterity.

D. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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

3. Be able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates

APPRENTICE 2ND STEP

A. JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Under Class 1 supervision, must be able to perform the less complicated tasks and assist in the installation and removal of electric meters, services and related equipment on customers' premises, connect and disconnect service at the pole, locate and repair all types of breaks in the electric transmission and distribution system, answer electric trouble calls to customers' premises, and be able 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:

• Have equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of Apprentice 1st Step.
• Install crossarms, secondary racks and clevis, anchors and guys, and install hardware and fittings for vertical type construction, including conductors, single phase transformers, lightning arresters, grounds, cutouts, etc., on dead circuits.
• Refuse transformers and circuit breakers and check grounds.
• Inspect meters and meter loops for irregularities.
• Prepare records and reports.
• Check customer's wiring for accidental ground.
• Check installation for proper secondary ground.
• Operate Company's trucks and automobiles.
• Assist qualified serviceman, lineman, or others in working on energized conductors up to 34.5kV.
• Handle and work from ladders.
• Assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of street lighting equipment and fixtures.
• Read meters, install and remove secondary meters and services.
• Make secondary load and voltage checks, setting of recording meters and change charts.
• Under Class 1 supervision may be allowed to cover and work energized circuits when they and their supervisor are confident that this can be done safely.
• Direct work of helpers when authorized.
• Follow Safety Action Plan “SAP” expectations according to minimum required qualifications. (Rev 03 dated 7/15/2023) If the SAP is to be revised the Company will notify the Union of any proposed changes prior to the effective date of the change, and upon request by the Union, meet and negotiate any change.

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have worked and qualified, as an Apprentice 1st Step or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.
• Completion of 400 level certification.
• Know Company’s safety rules, and be able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation, and be able to render practical first aid.
• 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.
• Obtain/maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• Know city streets, and roads in rural sections.
• Know Company’s electrical and mechanical tagging rules.
• Have working knowledge of Company’s practices and standards.
• Have a working knowledge of technology needed to perform job such as computers and current computer applications.
• Have general knowledge of electric circuits and equipment.
• Be familiar with Company's rules and regulations applying to service and meter installations, Underwriters' National Electrical Code and any state or local regulations governing electrical wiring as pertains to service and meter installations.
• Be able to read and understand simple wiring diagrams and blueprints.
• Know Company's electrical and mechanical tagging rules.
• Accurately identify and record all changes to Company equipment according to Company requirements.
• Have thorough knowledge of city and state traffic laws.
• Have a thorough knowledge of Company regulations and state laws governing disconnects for nonpayment, and diversion of current.

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.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS :

• Possess all personal qualifications as an Apprentice 1st Step
• Be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.
• Be willing to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
• Be able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates

APPRENTICE 3RD STEP

A. JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Under Class 1 and/or 2 supervision, with some latitude for planning or laying out of working details, must be able to perform tasks of average difficulty involved in the installation and removal of electric meters, services and related equipment on customer's premises, connect and disconnect service at the pole, locate and repair all types of breaks in the electric transmission and distribution system, answer electric trouble calls to customer's premises, and be qualified to do related work as assigned and following prescribed routine and instructions as to methods and working details of average difficulty and importance, must be able 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 :

• Have equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of Apprentice 2nd Step.
• Use hot line tools.
• May be allowed to