Distribution Journey Lineworker A - Local 245

FirstEnergy; Wauseon (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with matching contributions

Company-sponsored pension plan

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance programs

Job summary

FirstEnergy is hiring a Lineworker A in Wauseon, Ohio. This full-time, on-site position involves the construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution lines. Key responsibilities include diagnosing system faults, restoring service, and ensuring safety protocols.

Successful candidates will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of electrical systems and possess the ability to perform duties required in a safe manner. FirstEnergy is committed to a diverse workforce and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to successfully complete job skill demonstrations for Lineworker A.
• Thorough knowledge of transmission and distribution systems.
• Demonstrated safe performance in Lineworker B duties.

Responsibilities

• Engage in construction and maintenance on T&D lines.
• Diagnose faults and restore service to the system.
• Instruct and train other employees in work activities.

Skills

Ability to perform construction and maintenance on T&D lines

Knowledge of circuits and equipment operations

Proficiency in using tools and equipment

Ability to work from complex prints

Tools

Voltmeters

Crane operations

Job description

FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward‑thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

Job Description

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation’s largest investor‑owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid‑Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About The Opportunity

This is an open position with Toledo Edison Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

Position: full‑time, on‑site in Wauseon, Ohio.

Responsibilities

Representing the Company and customers while engaging in the work of construction and maintenance on transmission and distribution lines (overhead and underground) in an energized or de‑energized state. Performs such duties as:

• Receiving, planning and starting personal routine work assignments in conjunction with other Sections to satisfy customer and Company needs;
• Under general directive supervision, works with employees assigned to assist with work activities;
• Diagnosing and determining extent of trouble; locating faults and restoring service to the T&D system and associated equipment, in accordance with established safety practices and procedures;
• Maintaining the proper material, tools and equipment necessary to perform any work required in an effective and efficient manner;
• Installing, removing, laying out, connecting, disconnecting per Company standards and specifications;
• Fittings and guys for poles, towers and other structures; preparing poles for lines and equipment; installing and changing insulation assemblies, pole top ridge pins and upright timber extensions, making all types of splices and terminating cable into equipment, phasing out and meggering after completion of joints;
• Protective equipment and devices and temporary protective grounds;
• Cables and equipment in manholes and vaults, multiple connectors, potheads, terminators, laterals, and disconnecting devices;
• Checking transformers, voltage levels, current transformers, all types of metering, and other equipment; changing voltage taps, banking transformers; phasing out all types of circuits;
• Performing steel tower and structural work; placing and connecting steel members of sections; rigging and handling gin pole during erection;
• Setting up and operating secondary fault‑locating equipment; locating faults or other trouble; assisting others in locating primary faults;
• Working with “hot line” tools and equipment;
• Switching transmission and distribution circuits; cutting and tapping to transfer circuit loads; performing switching and tagging operations in unattended substations all in connection with line crew work; collecting requested data;
• Perform checking and testing of equipment and tools; transformer voltage cutovers; hazardous material sampling;
• Patrolling the transmission and distribution systems;
• Painting poles, towers and other structures;
• Performing work of cutting and welding, operating pole trucks, all types of cranes and related equipment;
• Keeping work area in good order; cleaning up after completion of the work;
• Instructing and training employees in the work and working with employees of higher classification and performing other duties in accordance with the section of the “Foreward” to the Job Manual entitled “Duties”;
• Inspecting, constructing, maintaining, removing and repairing conductor fixtures, devices and other associated equipment on T&D facilities;
• Perform the duties of Lineworker B.

Qualifications

Must meet the Company’s requirements as to General Qualifications and, in addition:

• Must have the ability to successfully complete the job skill demonstrations for Lineworker A and must have successfully completed job skill demonstration for Lineworker B, and lower classification in the line of progression, or the equivalent, along with successful completion of the associated progression tests.
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of:
  • The layout, functions and operation of the circuits and equipment of the transmission and distribution systems both overhead and underground;
  • The elements of applied electricity including AC and DC circuits;
  • The functions, care and operation of construction and maintenance equipment, as required for the work;
  • The practices and procedures for clearing and grounding lines and the equipment for the protection of the public, personnel and property;
  • The mechanical and dielectric characteristics and properties of the materials used in making cables and cable joints;
  • The practices, principles of operation and the proper application of equipment as prescribed by the Company for safety, first aid, fire fighting and prevention;
  • Phasing sets, voltmeters, ammeters, wattmeters and/or other test equipment;
  • Must have a working knowledge of equipment and tools, pole truck operations and crane and derrick operations;
  • Basic understanding of National Electric Code & NESC;
  • Must be able to work from complex prints and specifications;
  • Must have the ability to receive, interpret and pass on orders and instructions in a manner that will maintain harmony and safety, and obtain cooperation and satisfactory work results from men assigned to the work;
  • Must have the ability to work with customers tactfully and intelligently.
• Must have demonstrated ability in safe performance of the duties of Lineworker B and lower classifications.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our 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. 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. Unable to sponsor or transfer H‑1B visas at this time.

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, Non Exempt

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team