Journey Line Worker - Northern NJ Operations
Responsibilities
- Engages in any work of construction, maintenance and repair of transmission and distribution lines.
- Demonstrates a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
- Installing and removing poles, installing and changing insulator assemblies, stringing, splicing and tying in conductors.
- Working on energized lines when required and operating high-pressure insulator washers.
- Performing various operations such as transferring circuit loads by making cuts and taps.
- Making cutovers from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations.
- Locating faults on open or grounded street light circuits.
- Demonstrating sound internal and external customer service.
- Inspecting poles, lines and co-worker’s equipment.
- Assisting with the directing and training of less experienced employees.
Qualifications
- Must be a Journey Line worker with at least 2 years of hands-on experience with electric utility or a utility lines construction contractor.
- Must possess a valid CDL Operator’s License.
- Must possess the ability to safely operate motor vehicles.
- Must possess skills in pole climbing in distribution and transmission, installing and removing poles, towers, structures, installing and changing transformers.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of principles and operation of transmission and distribution systems.
- Must have an advanced knowledge in elements of applied electricity including AC and DC circuits.
- Must demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and develop relationships.
- Must understand the practices and procedures for clearing and grounding lines and the equipment for the protection of the public, personnel and property.
- Must know the mechanical and dielectric characteristics and properties of the materials used in making cables and cable joints.
- Must understand the practices, principles of operation and the proper application of equipment as prescribed by the company for safety, first aid, and rescue.
- Must have a basic understanding of National Electric Code and NESC.
- Must be able to interpret complex prints and specifications.
- Must be able to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons.
- You Must be able to produce qualification certificate showing you are a qualified journey line worker.
Workplace Culture
The team supports the mission of providing best-in-class service to internal and external customers and partnering with key stakeholders to find least-cost and environmentally sound solutions for required construction work.
Job Perks
- Robust Career Development Program
- Overtime opportunities
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid time off to perform volunteer work (VTO)
- HealthyLiving Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Active Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs)
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity
- Competitive pay plus incentive compensation
- A company-sponsored pension plan
- 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
- A choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs
- Skills development training with tuition reimbursement
Safety
Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.
Position Classification
Bargaining Unit FirstEnergy Human Resources Team