Job Title: Electric Meter Services Installer
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC
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.
Note: This is an onsite position, based out of our service center in Lake Charles, LA. See the notes below regarding the EEI CAST Test.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Under directive supervision, must be able, in the field, to handle all @types of meter service applications, including electric turn ons, turn offs, re-reads, disconnects for non-payment, reconnects and tampering activities. Be fully capable of performing other related task as assigned. Must be capable of assisting in training other employees.
EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
No previous experience required.
Ability to read maps of city streets, and roads in rural sections.
Have thorough knowledge of city and state traffic laws.
Have a basic working knowledge of Entergy's regulations and procedures governing disconnects for non-payment and diversion of electricity.
Have a working knowledge of metering installations as pertaining to this job.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must know and practice Entergy's applicable safety rules.
Basic computer skills.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS :
Required to perform the essential function of this position.
Must be even tempered, not of excitable or nervous nature, and have endurance for work as circumstances require.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS :
Be energetic and alert.
Be willing to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
Be able to receive and execute orders and instructions appropriately.
Be able to work in harmony with others.
Understands the importance of treating, as confidential, certain items handled, and have the ability to recognize such items.
COMPANY TESTING:
Successful completion of the EEI CAST test
Candidates selected to take the CAST test will be invited via e-mail *MONITOR YOUR SPAM/JUNK EMAIL
Primary Location: Louisiana-Lake Charles Louisiana : Lake Charles
Job Function : Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status :Nonexempt
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code : U01-GSU BARG
Number of Openings : 4
Req ID: 119773
Travel Percentage :Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere (https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=en_US) 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 (humanr@entergy.com?subject=Accessibility) 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.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)
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.
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