Lineworker A - Physical - WV Line Services - Franklin Service Center

About the role

This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. We are hiring two (2) qualified Journeyman Linemen to work throughout our service territory in Distribution.

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.
• Performs substation switching; installs and replaces switches, circuit protection equipment, insulators, meters and streetlights.
• 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.
• Travels by vehicle, motor boat or off-road utility vehicle (OUV) to access job sites.
• May drive a Class A vehicle (i.e. bucket truck and line truck) to and from the job site. May drive a company pickup truck or passenger vehicle to job sites and work locations, meetings and training and may use vehicle to go to vendor locations and pick up or deliver supplies and materials.
• Conducts daily vehicle inspections.
• Journeyman Lineman may provide back-up relief in temporary absence of lead lineman, direct work to other crew members and act as a leader.
• Must attend all mandated OSHA and company training.
• Provides on-the-job training, orientation, demonstration and assistance to apprentice linemen.

Qualifications

• Completion of a federal or state sanctioned line worker apprenticeship with approved supporting documentation (e.g. IBEW Journeyman Lineman 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.
• Lives within 40 minutes of assigned Service Center.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED and 5 years electric line utility experience.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Work and drive in all types of weather and road conditions.
• Capable of working and driving extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Passes 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.

Compensation & Benefits

The starting wage rate for this position is per hour with a top rate of $51.35. This wage rate is specific to the locality of the job. The wage rate 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.

FirstEnergy is committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through its total rewards philosophy which includes 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, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement.

FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract.

In addition to company provided benefits, FirstEnergy offers a robust career development program, overtime opportunities, paid vacation time, paid time off to perform volunteer work (VTO), healthy living wellness program, employee assistance program (EAP), active employee business resource groups (EBRGs), safety, and a variety of other perks.