Apprentice 1st Year Apprentice 3rd Year

PS Job Title: Apprentice 1st Year - Apprentice 3rd Year

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity:Entergy Arkansas LLC

JOB SUMMARY

Construct Build and Maintain OH/UG Electric Facilities with primary voltages ranging up to 15KV including but not limited to job duties.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must live within 20 miles of work location.
• 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.

Minimum experience required of the position:

Apprentice 1st Year - Completion of an accredited Lineworker Training program OR prior demonstrated linework experience required.

Apprentice 2nd Year - Must have been an Apprentice 1st year for at least 6 months and have completed a minimum of 6 months of demonstrated linework experience required.

Apprentice 3rd Year - Must have been an Apprentice 2nd year for at least 6 months and have completed a minimum of 1.5 years of demonstrated linework experience required.

1. Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.
2. Be willing and able to attend and take part in safety meetings.
3. Be willing and able to work under unusual surroundings as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
4. Be willing and able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates.
5. Be especially neat clean and orderly in work and person.
6. Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
7. Be capable of assuming supervisory responsibilities.
8. Understand importance of always rendering and maintaining first class courteous service to all customers.

Essential Functions of the Linemen Position:

• Must be able to traverse uneven terrain (including but not limited to wet muddy and/or slippery terrain concrete or asphalt) with a full complement of tools weighing up to fifty pounds.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather including extreme heat and cold.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work alone when performing restoration services.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks including digging pulling pushing carrying and lifting up to 115 pounds.
• Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License.
• Must be able to safely operate trucks and heavy equipment and safely work around energized lines and equipment.
• Must be able to work at heights for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work overhead from a bucket truck (perform work above shoulders on energized overhead lines).
• Must be able to climb up and descend from wooden/steel structures poles and ladders and be able to balance stoop kneel crouch reach grip handle and feel.
• Must have the ability to perform emergency rescue operations including bringing unconscious or injured co-worker down from significant height or elevated area.
• Must have sound judgment necessary to work safely in inherently dangerous environment.
• Must be able to understand and follow safety rules.
• Must be able to work up to 16 continuous hours per day.
• Must have the ability to wear required personal protection equipment.
• Must be able to perform basic computer tasks such as entering time worked noting beginning and completion of assigned task checking and responding to emails completing computer-based training and other similar tasks.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and interact with a team.
• Must have the ability to manage stress and handle tense situations.
• Must have regular and reliable attendance.
• Must be able to work overtime when necessary.

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

Primary Location: Arkansas-Little RockArkansas : Little Rock
Job Function: Field & Skilled Trade
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: ARKANSAS BARG. -- NON-NUCLEAR-A01
Number of Openings: 4
Req ID: 124283
PS Job Title: Apprentice 1st Year - Apprentice 3rd Year
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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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.

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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.