1st Year - 4th Year Apprentice Lineman

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1st Year – 4th Year Apprentice Lineman

Texas – Dayton

• Workplace Flexibility:
  Onsite
• Legal Entity:
  Entergy Texas, Inc.
  
  - GTX
• Number of Openings: 1
• Pay Status:
  Nonexempt ( FLSA Status )
• Relocation Option:
  No Relocation Offered
• Union: GTX Utility Ops
• Travel Percentage:
  Up to 25%
• Job Function:
  Skilled / Craft
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Seniority Level: Apprentice (1st–4th year)

• Use pole climbing equipment and manage self‑on‑pole safety and efficiency.
• Handle, install, and assist in erection of wood and steel structures, including foundations.
• Make up and install guys and install secondaries.
• Connect services on energized conductors up to 600 volts.
• Install secondary racks, clevis, anchors, miscellaneous hardware, grounds, and fittings for vertical‑type construction; install conductors on dead circuits.
• Perform simple transmission and distribution switching (qualified lineman assistance).
• Tie knots and splice rope.
• Assist in trimming trees.
• Assist a qualified lineman or mechanic in simple routine inspection and maintenance.
• Assist in the installation of all types of conduit systems.
• Assist in handling, moving, and installing all transmission, distribution, and plant equipment, machinery, etc.
• Prepare reports and records.
• Operate company trucks and automobiles.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Class A CDL.

• Install crossarms, secondary racks, clevis, anchors, and guys; install hardware and fittings for vertical‑type construction including conductors, single‑phase transformers, lightning arresters, grounds, cutouts, etc., on dead circuits.
• Trim trees.
• Work on energized circuits when supervisor confidence allows; safety is paramount.
• Assist in installation, maintenance, and repair of street‑lighting equipment and fixtures.
• Direct work of helpers and apprentices as required.

• Use hot‑line tools under close supervision of a qualified workman.
• Fuse transformers and sectionalizing fuses.
• String, sag, and tie conductors on dead lines of all classes.
• Install transformer systems, make tap changes, and install primary metering equipment under supervision.
• Install, maintain, and repair street‑lighting equipment and fixtures.
• Assist in making aerial and submarine cable installations, including joints and potheads.
• Assist in installing pole‑type regulators and transformers to boost or buck line voltage.
• Assist in phasing and checking rotation in circuits direct and with potential transformers.
• Assist in erecting and maintaining steel towers and outdoor substations.
• Assist in receiving blocks.
• Direct work of helpers, apprentices, and underclassmen as required.

• Use hot‑line tools.
• Work on all types of conductors.
• Install transformer systems, make tap changes, and install primary metering equipment.
• Locate trouble and restore service on all classes of lines, substations, and sectionalizing equipment.
• Make underground and submarine cable installations, including joints and potheads.
• Install pole‑type regulators and transformers to boost or buck line voltage.
• Phase and check rotation in circuits direct and with potential transformers.
• Make field tests of distribution transformers.
• Check for ground faults on circuits or equipment.
• Erect and maintain steel towers and substations.
• Direct work of assistants; instruct and train other employees.

• Be willing and able to perform essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Be alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.
• Attend and take part in safety meetings.
• Work under unusual surroundings, as well as normal working conditions.
• Receive and transmit orders that inspire respect and confidence from superiors and subordinates.
• Maintain neatness, cleanliness, and order in work and personal appearance.
• Meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.
• Always render first‑class, courteous service to all customers.

• 4th Year Apprentice – 4+ years linework experience required.
• 3rd Year Apprentice – 3+ years linework experience required.
• 2nd Year Apprentice – 2+ years linework experience required.
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