Apprentice 1st Year - Apprentice 3rd Year

Entergy; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Arkansas, LLC is seeking Apprentice Linemen for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year levels. Duties include constructing, maintaining OH/UG lines up to 15kV, transformers, regulators, and related equipment.

Field tasks involve pole setting/climbing, operating bucket/digger derrick trucks, and readiness for on-call emergencies. Candidates must live within 20 miles of the Little Rock location, pass safety standards, and be able to work extended hours and potentially out-of-town assignments.

Qualifications

• Must live within 20 miles of work location.
• Ability to perform physical 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 with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Install, remove and maintain OH/UG primary line facilities and secondary services.
• Install OH/UG transformers and wiring of transformer banks.
• Install wiring of regulators, capacitors, and reclosers.
• Drive trucks and operate various equipment including bucket trucks and digger derrick trucks.
• Read job prints and sketches; recognize materials and their function.
• Set and climb poles in various environments; participate in on-call duty and emergencies.

Skills

Physical strength

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Ability to work irregular hours

Class A CDL

Education

Lineworker training program completion

Demonstrated linework experience

Job description

PS Job Title: Apprentice 1st Year - Apprentice 3rd Year

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Arkansas, LLC

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.

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position

Apprentice 1st Year - Completion of an accredited Lineworker Training program OR prior demonstrated linework experience required.

Apprentice 2nd Year - Must have been an Apprentice 1st year for at least 6 months and have completed a minimum of 6 months of demonstrated linework experience required.

Apprentice 3rd Year - Must have been an Apprentice 2nd year for at least 6 months and have completed a minimum of 1.5 years of demonstrated linework experience required.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.
• Be willing and able to attend and take part in safety meetings.
• Be willing and able to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
• Be willing and able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates.
• Be especially neat, clean and orderly in work and person.
• Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
• Be capable of assuming supervisory responsibilities.
• Understand importance of always rendering and maintaining first class, courteous service to all customers.

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.

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

Primary Location: Arkansas-Little Rock Arkansas : Little Rock

Job Function: Field & Skilled Trade

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Union description/code: ARKANSAS BARG. -- NON-NUCLEAR-A01

Number of Openings: 4

Req ID: 124283

Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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

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. 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.

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.

Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.