Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy New Orleans, LLC 

**The tile for this role is Lineworker. Level will be based off experience and demonstrated success at the role of a lineworker**

Job Summary/Purpose

Construct, Build and Maintain OH/UG Electric Facilities Within the New Orleans Downtown Area

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Working in small enclosed spaces for extended periods of time.

Working below ground in energized electric manholes and transformer vaults.

Construct, Build and Maintain OH/UG Electric Facilities in the CBD 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.

Troubleshooting cable faults and use of cable fault locating equipment.

Installation, operation and maintenance of equipment associated with secondary spot and grid networks such as network protectors, network transformers, and network relays.

Installation, operation and maintenance of primary voltage automatic transfer switches.

Driving of different sizes and types of trucks.

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

Read and understand job prints, sketches, schematics and wiring diagrams.

Recognize material(s) and their function.

Be available for on call duty and emergency response.

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.

Must live within 30 road miles of the work location.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 
Minimum experience required of the position

Louisiana (Non Bargaining)

• Helper: 0 years’ experience required
• Lineworker I: Completion of an accredited Lineworker Training program OR 1+ years of demonstrated lineworker experience required
• Lineworker II: 3+ years of demonstrated linework experience required
• Linewoker Sr: 5+ years of demonstrated linework experience required

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

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 others. Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures. Ability to learn through classroom instruction, OJT and repetitive motions. 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.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position
None

Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans 
Job Function: Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status: non-exempt 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 119112
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.