Apprentice 1st Step - Journeyman Serviceman

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy in New Orleans seeks a skilled lineworker capable of performing complex construction and maintenance on energized transmission and distribution systems. The role requires experience across helper to journeyman levels, including transformer installations, phasing, and blueprint reading.

CDL readiness and supervisory duties may be involved, with strong emphasis on safety and accuracy. Candidates must know safety rules, hold a valid Class A CDL, and be able to plan layouts, manage stock,

Qualifications

• Know Company's safety rules and administer resuscitation and first aid.
• Know the location of and operate firefighting equipment and know what to use on electrical/oil fires.
• Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Have thorough knowledge of electric transmission and distribution circuits and related equipment including Switchman certification.
• Understand hot line tools and their application.
• Read and understand wiring diagrams and blueprints for transmission and distribution work.
• Be proficient with computers, tablets, and related software.

Skills

Lineman experience

Transformer installations

Circuit phasing & rotation

Hot line tool work

Reeve blocks

Work planning & layout

Stock & records handling

Supervisory ability

Training & mentoring

CDL readiness

Tools

Switchman certification

Job description

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 a Helper through Journeyman Lineman.


• 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.


• Helpers are enrolled in CDL driving school, as outlined by the updated national guidelines, to obtain their CDL for this position.

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.