Lineworker I - Lineworker Sr.

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Lineworker I - Lineworker Sr.

Organization

Entergy Corporation

Region

Canada, Louisiana, Bastrop

End Of Contest

November 24, 2026

Type

Full time

Category

Lineman

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Description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

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. Responsible 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 to mitigate hazards where identified.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

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 overhead 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 lift, rig and tie knots to set up, construct, frame poles, and change out cross-arms, identifying materials and understanding distribution construction specifications.
  
  

Lineworker III

• Ability to perform all tasks included in Helper through Lineworker II
• Ability to build and maintain underground residential distribution circuits, including but not limited to, prepare/operate pad mount switchgear, install and troubleshoot URD circuits and switching/tagging URD primary cable.
• Ability to learn three phase primary tasks to include safe operation and removal/installation of single and three phase reclosers, changing out insulators, and installing and replacing Gang Operated Airbrake Switches (GOABs).
  
  

Lineworker Sr

• Ability to perform all tasks include 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 on Regulators, capacitors banks, Alternate Switching Scheme, and Intelliruptor devices.
  
  

All Levels Must Be Able To Perform The Following

• Maintaining a well-organized jobsite to ensure the surroundings are safe.
• Learning, completing, and performing (Lineworker I-Sr) (as necessary) all mandated training, such as but not limited to, First Aid, CPR, etc.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
  
  

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position

Lineworker Mech, I - 6 months to 1 year of field distribution experience is required

Lineworker Mech, II - 1.5 years to 2 year of field distribution experience is required

Lineworker Mech, III - 2.5 years to 3 years of field distribution experience is required

Lineworker Mech, Sr. - 3.5 years to 4 years of field distribution experience is 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.
• 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.
• Ability to climb and work off of poles of various heights.
• Additionally, must be able to walk on all types of terrain.
  
  

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required For The Position

• Must have valid driver's license.
• Must have, and maintain, a Class-A CDL or ability to obtain one (within 6 months of employment)..
• Preferred: valid Class A CDL.
  
  

Other

• Not all aspects of the job are covered by the description - may require "other duties as assigned".
• Job may change over time in accordance with business needs.
• Job description does not guarantee employment.
  
  

"This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing."

Req ID: 124380

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Contact

Entergy Corporation

639 Loyola Ave

New Orleans

Louisiana United States

www.entergy.com

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