Electric Service Technician – Journeyman Lineman

Entergy; Calvert (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX is seeking a Journeyman Serviceman to install and service meters, disconnects, and related equipment on customer premises. You will work onsite in the Calvert, TX area, supporting distribution operations and following safety protocols.

Candidates must have Journeyman Lineman experience, crew lead training or equivalent, knowledge of NEC, ability to read wiring diagrams, and a valid Class A CDL.

Qualifications

• Must have worked for at least 6 months or received crew lead training as a Journeyman Lineman or equivalent experience.
• Journeyman Lineman with less than 6 months may become Journeyman Serviceman but not act as crew lead on higher tasks until training completes.
• Completion of 700 level certification.
• Know safety rules and administer first aid on or off the ground.
• Know firefighting equipment location and use for electrical/oil fires.
• Maintain a valid Class A CDL.
• Read wiring diagrams and blueprints related to the distribution system.
• Familiar with NEC and state/local regulations governing wiring and service/meter installations.

Responsibilities

• Be willing to perform all duties of a Journeyman Lineman as assigned.
• Trace, locate, and analyze difficult trouble on the distribution system.
• Operate and test relays, timers, and automatic voltage regulating devices.
• Inspect and test substation equipment, transformers, and protectors.
• Conduct voltage, load, substation, and other tests as required.
• Follow the Safety Action Plan (SAP) and company requirements.
• Maintain and report on equipment changes per company standards.
• Study, maintain, and report performance of new equipment in the distribution system.

Skills

Journeyman Lineman

Crew lead training

Safety rules knowledge

First aid knowledge

Class A CDL

Blueprints & schematics

NEC knowledge

Read wiring diagrams

Job description

Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX is seeking a Journeyman Serviceman to install and service meters, disconnects, and related equipment on customer premises. You will work onsite in the Calvert, TX area, supporting distribution operations and following safety protocols.

Candidates must have Journeyman Lineman experience, crew lead training or equivalent, knowledge of NEC, ability to read wiring diagrams, and a valid Class A CDL.