Journeyman Lineman

***This posting is scheduled to close on 11/10/2020.***

2 Positions Available

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

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

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Installation, removal and maintenance of OH/UG primary line facilities and secondary services.
2. Installation of OH/UG transformers and the wiring of all types of transformer banks.
3. Installation, including the wiring of regulators, capacitors, and reclosers.
4. Driving of different sizes and types of trucks.
5. Operation of various pieces of equipment, including Aerial Bucket and Digger Derrick Trucks.
6. Read and understand job prints and sketches.
7. Recognize material(s) and their function.
8. Setting and climbing of all sizes of poles in open areas, rear alleys and in energized lines.
9. Be available for on call duty and emergency response.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Must live within 20 miles of work location.
3. Ability to use physical strength to perform required tasks in all weather conditions.
4. Ability to work irregular hours and out of town assignments as required.
5. Good communication skills.
6. Ability to take and understand directives and complete tasks with limited supervision.

Minimum education required of the position:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum experience required of the position:

Journeyman Lineman      7 years of experience required

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

Successful completion of the EEI CAST Test

**Candidates selected to take the CAST Test will be invited via e-mail. You may need to check your spam email.

***If you are CAST Recommended, please note it on your resume.

As a condition of employment this position requires a pre-employment Fitness for Duty exam

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Primary Location: Arkansas-Little Rock
Job Function: Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: ARKANSAS BARG. — NON-NUCLEAR-A01
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 100453
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the full statement.

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 Pre-employment Testing:  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, numberLogon ID:  entergy, password:  practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.

In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.

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.