Journeyman Lineman

SupportFinity™; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Journeyman Lineman to support its Arkansas service area from Little Rock with onsite work. The role requires a Journeyman Lineman background, strong knowledge of electrical distribution, and the ability to perform high voltage equipment tasks in a safe manner.

Candidates must be able to work rotating shifts including days, evenings, and weekends. This is a full-time, onsite position with potential supervisory responsibilities and relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of journeyman lineman experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of safety rules and first aid.
• Obtain/Maintain a valid Class A CDL.
• Know city streets, and roads in rural sections.
• Read and understand wiring diagrams and blueprints for distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Trace and clear grounds and opens on series circuits.
• Test, switch, and inspect automatic voltage regulating devices.
• Perform routine checks and tests on relays and automatic reclosing equipment.
• Inspect substation network protectors, transformers, and regulators.
• Conduct voltage, load, substation, and ground tests.
• Read wiring diagrams and blueprints related to the distribution system.
• Potentially act in a supervisory capacity when authorized.

Job description

Job Title: Journeyman Lineman

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Operations, Inc.-EOI

• Rotating shift. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, and weekends to accommodate our around-the-clock business needs. ***

This posting will fill position numbers S26621, A03440, A05709, D05297, H10615.

Job Qualifications

Under general supervision, with wide latitude for planning or laying out of working details with responsibility for results, must be willing and able to perform difficult and responsible tasks involved in the installation and removal of electric meters, services, and related equipment on customers' premises, connect and disconnect services at the pole, locate and repair all types of breaks in the electric transmission and distribution systems, answer electric trouble calls to customers' premises, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:

• Trace and clear grounds and opens on series circuits.
• Test, switch, and inspect all types of automatic voltage regulating devices.
• Make routine check, inspection, test of relays, etc. on all automatic reclosing equipment.
• Refuse all classes of high voltage substations and line fuses.
• Make routine check, inspection, maintenance and test of substation network protectors, transformers, regulators, switching, control and related equipment.
• Conduct voltage, load, substation, electrolysis, ground and other special tests.
• Make complete insulation test on potheads, transformers, cables, bushings, etc.
• Act in capacity of supervisor when authorized.

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have worked for at least one year, and qualified, as an Journeyman Lineman, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all qualifications of the previous classifications.
• Know Company's safety rules, and be willing and able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation, and be willing and able to render practical first aid on or off the ground.
• Know the location of, and be willing and able to operate, all of the firefighting equipment. Know what kind of equipment to use on electrical, oil and other fires.
• Supply personal tools used in work.
• Obtain/Maintain a valid Class A CDL
• Know city streets, and roads in rural sections.
• Have a thorough knowledge of city and state traffic laws.
• Have a thorough knowledge of Company regulations and state laws governing disconnects for nonpayment, repossession of merchandise and diversion of current.
• Have thorough working knowledge of electric circuits and equipment.
• Know Company's rules and regulations applying to service and meter installations, Underwriters' National Electrical Code, and any state or local regulations governing electrical wiring.
• Be willing and able to read and understand all wiring diagrams and blueprints in connection with the distribution system, meters, switchboard equipment, relays, controls and also related Company equipment on customers' premises.
• Know Company's electrical and mechanical tagging rules.
• Have thorough knowledge of the layout and characteristics of distribution system in the area assigned.
• Be willing and able to study, maintain and report performance of new equipment installed as related to the distribution system.
• Be willing and able to trace, locate and analyze difficult cases of trouble.
• Be proficient in the operation of recloser controls and regulator controls.

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.

Primary Location: Arkansas-Little Rock Arkansas : Little Rock

Job Function: All Other Jobs

FLSA Status: Bargaining

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Number of Openings: 1

Req ID: 122485

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

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

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.

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.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact [e-mail] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

EEI Testing

One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and number of questions. Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, http://www.eei.org/practicetests , Logon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.

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.

Please note: 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.

About the company

Entergy