Apprentice 4th Year - Journeyman Lineman

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy in New Orleans is seeking a Transmission Lineman to construct, build, and maintain overhead transmission lines from 69 kV to 500 kV. You will operate heavy equipment, perform hot sticking on energized lines, and read detailed prints.

Ideal candidates bring 4–5 years of lineman experience, readiness for irregular hours, and strong teamwork. This role emphasizes safety, customer service, and storm readiness within Entergy's service area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to plan and lay out work safely and efficiently.
• Willingness to work irregular hours and on-call rotations.
• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to direct other linemen.

Responsibilities

• Construct, build and maintain overhead transmission lines (69kV-500kV).
• Operate Entergy-owned or rental equipment including bucket trucks, cranes and digger derricks.
• Perform line hot sticking on energized lines and read job prints/sketches.
• Climb poles of various heights and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Physical strength

Safety conscience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

BUSINESS UNIT

This position is a Transmission function within the Asset Management group.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Construct, Build and Maintain Overhead Transmission Line Electric Facilities with primary voltages ranging from 69KV-500 KV including but not limited to: Driving of different sizes and types of trucks Operation of various pieces of equipment (Entergy owned and rental), including but not limited to Aerial Bucket, Cranes and Digger Derrick Trucks Perform transmission line hot sticking on energized lines Read and understand job prints and sketches Recognize material(s) and their function Setting and climbing of all sizes of poles Be available for emergency after hour response and participate in on call duty rotation Perform transmission line switching Perform transmission line EPZ grounding

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Minimum Experience: Apprentice 4th Year: 4 years of experience required; Journeyman Lineman: 5 years of experience required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 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; Ability to plan and lay out all work in a safe and efficient manner; Ability to assume a lead role and direct the work of other linemen; Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures; Ability to learn through classroom instruction, OJT and repetitive motions; Ability to climb and work off of poles of various heights; Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to eliminate and or mitigate the hazards; Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets; Ability to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner and understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service; Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement; Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.

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.