Journeyman Lineman: Field Tech Apprentice Path

Transmission & Distribution World; Gonzales, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Louisiana, LLC is seeking an Apprentice 1st Year through Journeyman Lineman in Gonzales, LA. The role adapts by level to the candidate's qualifications and experience, with Journeyman as the reflective position.

Responsibilities include planning and performing transformer work, hot line tool use, and training of apprentices; candidates must meet safety rules, possess a Class A CDL, read electrical diagrams, and be able to work in demanding outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Learn/Know Company's safety rules, and be able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation, and be able to render practical first aid on or off the ground.
• Know the location of, and be able to operate, all of the firefighting equipment. Know what kind of equipment to use on electrical, oil and other fires.
• Obtain/Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Have a thorough working knowledge of electric transmission and distribution circuits and related equipment including Switchman certification.
• Have thorough knowledge of hot line tools and their application.
• Be able to read and understand all wiring diagrams and blueprints as related to transmission and distribution construction and maintenance.
• Fully understand and be proficient in using technology needed to perform job such as computers, tablets and associated software.
• Accurately identify and record all changes to constructed jobs according to Company requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lay out all work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Direct work of assistants, instruct and train new employees.
• Follow Safety Action Plan "SAP" expectations according to minimum required qualifications.
• Act in capacity of supervisor when authorized.
• Maintaining stock records and preparing reports.

Skills

Linework experience

Safety rules

First aid

Read wiring diagrams

Computer literacy

Documentation

Education

Class A CDL

Tools

Computers & tablets

Job description

Entergy Louisiana, LLC is seeking an Apprentice 1st Year through Journeyman Lineman in Gonzales, LA. The role adapts by level to the candidate's qualifications and experience, with Journeyman as the reflective position.

Responsibilities include planning and performing transformer work, hot line tool use, and training of apprentices; candidates must meet safety rules, possess a Class A CDL, read electrical diagrams, and be able to work in demanding outdoor conditions.