Lineworker A - I-Loc 118-126 - OH Operations - Akron

About the role

This is an open position with Ohio Edison Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. Open positions are predominantly in Ohio, however additional locations and classifications could become available at any time based on changing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various job locations within geographical assigned region (for General Construction)
• Review job work requirements and provide input regarding work for the day
• Load and unload tools, materials and supplies into and out of vehicles at crew headquarters and job site
• Lift, pull and carry insulators, cross-arms, equipment, tools, grounds, dampers, and other materials to and from job sites
• Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment off of hand lines while standing on elevated structures that include wood poles and insulated work platforms
• Climb poles using boot hooks or aerial lift
• Test, frame, set and/or anchor poles; string electric power lines and install cross-arms
• Hang and energize transformers
• Take voltage readings
• Troubleshoot problems and determine extent of repairs on primary and secondary overhead or underground dead legs
• Use hand and power tools; dig holes by hand for pole installation; climb ladders, poles, embankments and towers; work at heights above 35’ on poles and in aerial lifts; set grounds; work with live circuits; and work in trenches, manholes and confined spaces
• Set and install underground structures, locate, pull, remove, splice or terminate cables
• Install and replace equipment, meters and streetlights
• Operate hydraulic equipment including drills, boom truck, digger, pole tamper, hydraulic jack and bucket truck once certified
• Operate lift equipment such as aerial lifts and line truck booms
• Operate forklift to load and unload work materials and supplies
• Travel by vehicle, motor boat or off-road utility vehicle (OUV) to access job sites
• Drive a Class A vehicle (i.e. bucket truck and line truck) to and from the job site
• Drive a company pickup truck or passenger vehicle to job sites and work locations, meetings and training and use vehicle to go to vendor locations and pick up or deliver supplies and materials
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections
• Provide back-up relief in temporary absence of foreman; direct work to other crewmembers and act as a leader
• Attend all mandated OSHA and company training
• Provide on-the-job training, orientation, demonstration and assistance to apprentice lineworker

Requirements

• 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
• Valid Class A driving permit by first day of employment
• Passed a DMV medical exam by first day of employment
• 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
• Pass pre-employment requirements: drug screen, background check, Post Offer Physical (POPA)
• Experience in rubber gloving and hot stick procedures
• Experience in transmission and distribution work, underground and numerous voltages
• Effective team player with strong communication skills

Pre-Employment Testing

• Post-Offer Physical Assessment Lineworkers (POPA)
• Journeyworker Assessment for Lineworker Progression (JALP)
• Ability to produce qualification certificate showing you are a qualified journeyworker lineworker

Pay

The starting wage rate for this position is $49.64 per hour with a top rate of $54.38. The wage rate is specific to the locality of the job and is based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.