Lineworker I-SR
Entergy, Louisiana, MO, United States
Job Title: Lineworker I-SR
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC
This position may be filled as a Lineworker (Mechanic) I, II, III, or Sr based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Job Summary / Purpose The ability to perform all aspects of the Lineworker job function, including but not limited to the day‑to‑day maintenance and building of overhead and underground electrical facilities. Responsibilities include varying levels of learning, performing, and leading other lineworkers, material maintenance, and aerial and underground work, including utility distribution construction tasks. Work with a Live Safe mindset in all tasks to mitigate identified hazards.
Responsibilities Lineworker I
Proper use and care of all rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Perform confined space and bucket rescue tasks and set up and operate aerial baskets and digger derrick trucks
Lifting, rigging and tying knots to set up, jobsite, and material for work in manholes and vaults, identifying materials and understanding distribution construction specifications
Cover up secondary lines and perform energized work on secondary voltage lines
Use meters to perform tests and install 3‑ and 4‑wire secondary lines
Identify substation and underground equipment
Lineworker II
Perform overhead tasks, including energized primary cover up to 34,500 volts
Understand transformer theories, including bank installations, tap settings, and identifying and constructing multiple secondary voltage applications
Learn and perform simple primary voltage switching (up to 34,500 volts) tasks and applications
Lifting, rigging and tying knots to set up, construct, frame poles, and change out cross‑arms, identifying materials and understanding distribution construction specifications
Lineworker III
Perform all tasks included in Helper through Lineworker II
Build and maintain underground residential distribution circuits, including but not limited to prep/operate pad mount switchgear, install and troubleshoot URD circuits and switching/tagging URD primary cable
Learn three‑phase primary tasks to include safe operation and removal/installation of single and three‑phase reclosers, changing out insulators, and installing and replacing Gang Operated Airbrake Switches (GOABs)
Lineworker Sr
Perform all tasks included in Helper through Lineworker III
Demonstrate strong Leadership capabilities including indirect crew leadership
Learn and perform advanced primary voltage switching (up to 34,500 volts) tasks and applications
Perform advanced Lineworker tasks on Regulators, capacitor banks, Alternate Switching Scheme, and Intelliruptor devices
All Levels Must Be Able To Perform The Following
Maintain a well‑organized jobsite to ensure the surroundings are safe
Complete all mandated training such as First Aid, CPR, etc.
Minimum Requirements Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience
6 months - 4 years of experience in a distribution field (placement determined by experience)
Preferred: 2 years of direct Distribution linework experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical strength to perform required tasks in all weather conditions
Work irregular hours and out of town assignments as required
Take and understand directives and complete tasks with limited supervision
Plan and lay out all work in a safe and efficient manner
Assume a lead role and direct the work of other linemen
Climb and work off of poles of various heights
Walk on all types of terrain
Certifications & Licenses
Valid driver’s license
Class‑A CDL or ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment (Preferred: valid Class‑A CDL)
Other
Job may require “other duties as assigned” and may change over time in accordance with business needs
Job description does not guarantee employment
Position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre‑employment and random drug testing
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.
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Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC
This position may be filled as a Lineworker (Mechanic) I, II, III, or Sr based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Job Summary / Purpose The ability to perform all aspects of the Lineworker job function, including but not limited to the day‑to‑day maintenance and building of overhead and underground electrical facilities. Responsibilities include varying levels of learning, performing, and leading other lineworkers, material maintenance, and aerial and underground work, including utility distribution construction tasks. Work with a Live Safe mindset in all tasks to mitigate identified hazards.
Responsibilities Lineworker I
Proper use and care of all rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Perform confined space and bucket rescue tasks and set up and operate aerial baskets and digger derrick trucks
Lifting, rigging and tying knots to set up, jobsite, and material for work in manholes and vaults, identifying materials and understanding distribution construction specifications
Cover up secondary lines and perform energized work on secondary voltage lines
Use meters to perform tests and install 3‑ and 4‑wire secondary lines
Identify substation and underground equipment
Lineworker II
Perform overhead tasks, including energized primary cover up to 34,500 volts
Understand transformer theories, including bank installations, tap settings, and identifying and constructing multiple secondary voltage applications
Learn and perform simple primary voltage switching (up to 34,500 volts) tasks and applications
Lifting, rigging and tying knots to set up, construct, frame poles, and change out cross‑arms, identifying materials and understanding distribution construction specifications
Lineworker III
Perform all tasks included in Helper through Lineworker II
Build and maintain underground residential distribution circuits, including but not limited to prep/operate pad mount switchgear, install and troubleshoot URD circuits and switching/tagging URD primary cable
Learn three‑phase primary tasks to include safe operation and removal/installation of single and three‑phase reclosers, changing out insulators, and installing and replacing Gang Operated Airbrake Switches (GOABs)
Lineworker Sr
Perform all tasks included in Helper through Lineworker III
Demonstrate strong Leadership capabilities including indirect crew leadership
Learn and perform advanced primary voltage switching (up to 34,500 volts) tasks and applications
Perform advanced Lineworker tasks on Regulators, capacitor banks, Alternate Switching Scheme, and Intelliruptor devices
All Levels Must Be Able To Perform The Following
Maintain a well‑organized jobsite to ensure the surroundings are safe
Complete all mandated training such as First Aid, CPR, etc.
Minimum Requirements Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience
6 months - 4 years of experience in a distribution field (placement determined by experience)
Preferred: 2 years of direct Distribution linework experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical strength to perform required tasks in all weather conditions
Work irregular hours and out of town assignments as required
Take and understand directives and complete tasks with limited supervision
Plan and lay out all work in a safe and efficient manner
Assume a lead role and direct the work of other linemen
Climb and work off of poles of various heights
Walk on all types of terrain
Certifications & Licenses
Valid driver’s license
Class‑A CDL or ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment (Preferred: valid Class‑A CDL)
Other
Job may require “other duties as assigned” and may change over time in accordance with business needs
Job description does not guarantee employment
Position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre‑employment and random drug testing
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.
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