Journeyman Lineman

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Mississippi, LLC

Responsibilities

Construct, Build and Maintain OH/UG Electric Facilities with primary voltages ranging up to 34.5KV including but not limited to:

Installation, removal and maintenance of OH/UG primary line facilities and secondary services.

Installation of OH/UG transformers and the wiring of all types of transformer banks.

Installation, including the wiring of regulators, capacitors, and reclosers.

Driving of different sizes and types of trucks.

Operation of various pieces of equipment, including Aerial Bucket and Digger Derrick Trucks.

Read and understand job prints and sketches.

Recognize material(s) and their function.

Setting and climbing of all sizes of poles in open areas, rear alleys and in energized lines.

Be available for on call duty and emergency response.

Qualifications

5 years of lineman experience

Required Qualifications

Required to have or be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License.

Ability to use physical strength to perform required tasks in all weather conditions.

Ability to work irregular hours and out of town assignments as required.

Good communication skills.

Ability to take and understand directives and complete tasks with limited supervision.

Ability to plan and lay out all work in a safe and efficient manner.

Ability to assume a lead role and direct the work of other linemen.

Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures.

Ability to learn through classroom instruction, OJT and repetitive motions.

Ability to climb and work off of poles of various heights.

Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards.

Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets.

Ability to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner and understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service.

Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement.

Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.

Primary Location: Mississippi - Tunica Mississippi : Tunica

Job Function: Skilled / Craft

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Union description/code: MISSISSIPPI BARG. NON-NUCLEAR

Number of Openings: 1

Req ID: 118531

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: 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.

Accessibility: 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. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. 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.

Equal Opportunity

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 HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

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.