Lineworker Helper - Lineworker Sr.

Location: Jefferson, Louisiana, United States The ability to perform all aspects of the Lineworker job function including but not limited to the day-to-day aspects of maintaining and building overhead and underground electrical facilities. The ability to perform work in enclosed spaces, manholes, and vaults. Responsible for various levels of learning, performing, and/or leading other lineworkers, material maintenance, as well as up to and including aerial and underground work including utility distribution construction tasks. Working with a Live Safe mindset in all tasks; ensuring the mitigation of hazards where identified. Lineworker I Proper use and care of all rubber goods and personal protective equipment (PPE). Ability to perform confined space and bucket rescue tasks and properly set up and operate aerial baskets and digger derrick trucks. Ability to lift, rig and tie knots to set up jobsite and material for work in manholes and vaults, identifying materials and understanding distribution construction specifications. Ability to properly cover up secondary lines and perform energized work on secondary voltage lines. Ability to use meters to perform tests and install 3‑ and 4‑wire secondary lines. Ability to identify substation and underground equipment. Lineworker II Ability to perform underground tasks, including energized primary cover up to 34,500 volts. Ability to understand transformer theories including bank installations, tap settings, and identifying and constructing multiple secondary voltage applications. Ability to learn and perform simple primary voltage switching (up to 34,500 volts) tasks and applications. Ability to learn and perform work including troubleshooting, splicing, and repair on energized underground secondary cable (120/208) circuits. Ability to learn and identify Network Grids. Ability to learn and perform splicing of primary underground cable. Lineworker III Ability to perform all tasks included in Helper through Lineworker II. Ability to build and maintain underground residential and network grid distribution circuits, including but not limited to preparing/operating pad‑mount switchgear, installing and troubleshooting URD circuits and switching/tagging URD primary cable. Ability to learn three‑phase primary tasks to include safe operation and removal/installation of automatic transfer switches and manual switching schemes. Ability to learn and perform switching of 3‑phase distribution circuits in vaults and substations. Ability to learn and perform troubleshooting, repair, and phasing of network protectors (120/208 V). Lineworker Sr Ability to perform all tasks included in Helper through Lineworker III. Demonstrate strong leadership capabilities including indirect crew leadership. Ability to learn and perform advanced primary voltage switching (up to 34,500 volts) tasks and applications. Ability to perform advanced Lineworker tasks including construction of vaults, locating and correcting back‑feed situations, troubleshooting and repairing energized 277/480 V network protectors, and automatic transfer switches. Ability to install communication equipment (Secondary Monitoring) in vaults. Ability to perform complex troubleshooting of underground circuits using VLF, capacitor discharge, TDR, and Arc Reflexional methods. Knowledge and understanding of network protector relay schemes and Secondary Mesh Network Systems. All levels must be able to perform the following: work on‑call after hours, maintain a well‑organized jobsite to ensure surroundings are safe, and complete mandated training such as First Aid, CPR, etc. Minimum Education Required High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum Experience Required Lineworker Mech I – 6 months to 1 year of field distribution experience. Lineworker Mech II – 1.5 to 2 years of field distribution experience. Lineworker Mech III – 2.5 to 3 years of field distribution experience. Lineworker Mech Sr – 3.5 to 4 years of field distribution experience. Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must complete fitness‑for‑duty testing and demonstrate 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. Work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures. Learn through classroom instruction, OJT, and repetitive motions. Recognize hazards and mitigate them. Maintain and care for company equipment properly and safeguard assets. Deliver a high level of customer service. Recognize opportunities for process improvement. Accept a diverse and inclusive work environment. Walk on all types of terrain. Certificates, Licenses, and Other Requirements Must have a valid driver’s license. Must obtain a Class‑A CDL. This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre‑employment and random drug testing. Working Conditions Entergy expects employees to be available for additional hours, alternate locations, and/or 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 for such duties. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Entergy Corporation