Journey Line Worker- Springfield, OH

About the role

This is an open position with Ohio Edison Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [OEPP].

Responsibilities

• Travels to various job locations within geographical assigned region (for General Construction).
• Reviews job work requirements and provides input regarding work for the day.
• Lifts, pulls and carries insulators, cross-arms, equipment, tools, grounds, dampers, and other materials to and from job sites.
• Climb poles using boot hooks or aerial lift.
• Tests, frames; sets and/or anchors poles; strings electric power lines and install cross-arms.
• Hangs and energizes transformers.
• Troubleshoots problems and determines extent of repairs on primary and secondary overhead or underground dead legs.
• Works with hand and power tools; digs holes by hand for pole installation; climbs ladders, poles, embankments and towers; works at heights above 35’ on poles and in aerial lifts; sets grounds; works with live circuits; and works in trenches, manholes and confined spaces.
• Sets and installs underground structures, locates, pulls, removes, splices or terminates cables.
• Installs and replaces equipment, meters and streetlights.
• Operates hydraulic equipment including: drills, boom truck, digger, pole tamper, hydraulic jack and bucket truck once certified.
• Operates lift equipment such as aerial lifts and line truck booms.
• Operates forklift to load and unload work materials and supplies.
• Conducts daily vehicle inspections.
• Journeyworker Lineworker may provide back-up relief in temporary absence of foreman; direct work to other crewmembers and act as a leader.
• Must attend all mandated OSHA and company training.
• Provides on-the-job training, orientation, demonstration and assistance to apprentice lineworker.

Qualifications

• Completion of a federal or state sanctioned line worker apprenticeship with approved supporting documentation (e.g. IBEW Journeyworker Lineworker A Ticket) and/or union or union-affiliated sponsored line worker apprenticeship.
• Must possessed a valid Class A driving permit by first day of employment.
• Must have passed a DMV medical exam by first day of employment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work and drive in all types of weather and road conditions.
• Capable to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• If hired as Provisional, must complete the provisional training plan within one year from hire date.
• Successful candidates must pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: drug screen, background check, Post Offer Physical (POPA).
• Experienced in rubber gloving and hot stick procedures.
• Experience in transmission and distribution work, underground and numerous voltages.
• Effective team player with strong communication skills.