Job Abstract

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC 

*This position will be filled as a Telecom Apprentice, Telecom Technician or Telecom Technician Sr based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.*

*Successful completion of the EEI TECH test is required to be considered for this position.*

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:
Responsible for planning or laying out work details under general supervision. Must be able to perform routine or difficult tasks involved in the installation, provisioning, and technical support of all types of telecommunications equipment.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist/perform telecom circuit provisioning and issue resolution; system hardware installation, system moves and changes, and system outage resolution.
• Execute orders effectively and efficiently.
• Be proficient in the use of test equipment, such as Volt-Ohmmeters, RF Power Meters, Frequency Counters, Communications Service Monitors, Optical Power Meters, Transmission Impairment Measurement Test Sets, T-1 Test Sets, DS-3 Test Sets, and Optical Time Domain Reflectometers.
• Plan, layout, and perform work assigned in a safe and efficient manner.
• Direct work of crew members, instruct and train other employees.
• Available for after-hours call-out to address issues and problems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Experience and Education:

Telecom Apprentice:

Must have one of the following qualifications:

• 4+ plus years of experience in at least one of the following areas: voice system support, two-way radio system support, fiber optic transmission system support, microwave radio system support, or AC and DC power plant support, OR
• 2-year Electronics Technology Degree, OR
• Other related degree.

Telecom Tech: 

Must have worked for at least one year as a qualified Communications Serviceman 3rd Class, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all qualifications of the previous classification.

Must have one of the following qualifications:

• 4+ plus years of experience in at least two of the following areas: voice system support, two-way radio system support, fiber optic transmission system support, microwave radio system support, or AC and DC power plant support, OR
• 2-year Electronics Technology Degree, OR
• Other related degree.

Telecom Tech Sr :

Must have worked for at least two years as qualified Communications Serviceman 2nd Class, or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all qualifications of the Communications Serviceman 2nd Class.

Must have one of the following qualifications:

• 4+ plus years of experience in at least three of the following areas: voice system support, two-way radio system support, fiber optic transmission system support, microwave radio system support, or AC and DC power plant support, OR
• 2-year Electronics Technology Degree, OR
• Other related degree.

Physical Qualifications:

• Must have full use of mental and physical faculties.
• Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require.

Personal Qualifications:

• Be willing to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
• Possess keen faculties of observation.
• Be able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates.
• Have a temperament suited to jobs where manual dexterity, precision, and patience are particularly essential.
• Be able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Have a thorough knowledge of electronic circuitry and electronics theory.
• Must comply with the Company safety policy and all regulatory body rules and regulations.
• Must supply personal tools used in work.
• Have basic, thorough, or complete (based on job level) working knowledge of electronic circuitry and electronics theory.
• Be able to read and understand technical documentation and schematics.

Any Certificates, Licenses, etc.:

• Be able to maintain a valid Driver's License, TWIC card or other applicable required license, background check, or ID.
• Successful completion of the EEI TECH test.
• Candidates selected to take the EEI TECH test will be invited via e-mail. *PLEASE MONITOR YOUR SPAM/JUNK EMAIL FOLDER!

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Primary Location: Louisiana-Baton Rouge Louisiana : Baton Rouge 
Job Function: Information Technology
FLSA Status: Nonexempt 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: GSU BARG-U01 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 114943
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.

Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information.  41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity and Pay Transparency.

Pay Transparency Notice:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov)

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.

EEI Testing:

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 number 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, Logon 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.