Electric Lineworker Apprentice: Begin Your Field Career

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy in New Orleans is building a candidate pool for Apprentice positions (1st–4th year) in training for high and low voltage transmission and distribution work. Responsibilities include assisting licensed linemen, climbing poles, installing structures, and performing routine inspections with strict safety adherence.

Minimums vary by year: completion of an accredited Lineworker Training program or prior linework experience; 4+ years for 4th year, down to 2+ years for 2nd year, plus fitness

Qualifications

• Apprentice 4th Year: 4+ years demonstrated linework experience required.
• Apprentice 3rd Year: 3+ years demonstrated linework experience required.
• Apprentice 2nd Year: 2+ years demonstrated linework experience required.
• Apprentice 1st Year: Completion of an accredited Lineworker Training program OR prior demonstrated linework experience required.
• Pre-employment Fitness for Duty exam required.
• Position is Safety Sensitive and requires mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform less difficult tasks and assist others in high and low voltage line work.
• Use pole climbing equipment and work on poles safely.
• Assist in installation of poles, structures, and hardware.
• Assist in trimming trees and maintaining rights of way.
• Prepare reports and records; operate company vehicles.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Class A CDL.

Skills

Linework experience

Education

Lineworker Training program

Job description

Entergy in New Orleans is building a candidate pool for Apprentice positions (1st–4th year) in training for high and low voltage transmission and distribution work. Responsibilities include assisting licensed linemen, climbing poles, installing structures, and performing routine inspections with strict safety adherence.

Minimums vary by year: completion of an accredited Lineworker Training program or prior linework experience; 4+ years for 4th year, down to 2+ years for 2nd year, plus fitness