Groundman to Lineman Apprentice | NERC Regulated Training

Transmission & Distribution World; Millsboro (DE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$29.48 hourly wage

Annual bonus 4%

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing programs

Referral bonus program

And much more

Job summary

Exelon is seeking a Groundman Apprentice Lineman to support our line crews in Delaware. The role involves handling materials and tools on the ground, digging and filling holes, and progressing toward Journeyperson status through apprenticeship requirements.

Candidates must meet extensive qualification criteria, pass physical and written tests, and be willing to work overtime and travel between company sites. A valid CDL, medical card, and ability to obtain within six months are required.

Qualifications

• Must accept Lineperson Apprenticeship vacancy to qualify for advancement to Journeyperson Lineperson.
• If 21 years of age or older - Must possess an interstate CDL, Class A license and a medical card OR the ability to obtain each within six months of hire date OR if 19 or 20 years of age - Must possess an intrastate CDL, Class A license and a medical card OR the ability to obtain each within six months of hire date.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must successfully pass qualification tests including paper and pencil tests and an outdoor Physical Abilities Test that requires performing physically demanding tasks continuously throughout the day, including climbing poles and working with and wearing heavy equipment.
• Must live within a reasonable distance from the assigned District Office.
• Must successfully pass a Criminal History Background Check.
• Must successfully pass a Medical Screening to include a Drug Test.
• Ability and willingness to apply resuscitation and render practical first aid.
• Ability and willingness to perform a second role in accordance with Pepco Holdings Emergency Preparedness Guidelines for all employees.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, varying shifts, varying schedules, holidays, weekends, during emergencies or standby as needed.
• Ability and willingness to work in a variety of work environments including outdoors in all weather conditions, at extreme heights, on or around energized electrical equipment, in confined spaces or enclosed vessels, underground and in noisy and dirty environments with proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other heavy equipment.
• Ability and willingness to travel to various Company locations and work sites.
• Ability and willingness to comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (including being at least 18 years of age, physical certification, substance abuse testing, etc).
• Ability and willingness to perform physically challenging tasks for extended periods of time (for example, lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing poles, ladders and scaffolding, excavating trenches, bending, twisting, kneeling, crawling, pulling/pushing, standing, walking, and squatting) while wearing required PPE.
• Ability and willingness to operate aerial lifts.
• Ability and willingness to work on or around hazardous equipment/materials (for example, heavy equipment, etc.), and/or energized electrical equipment.
• Ability and willingness to wear and use safety equipment as required by Federal, State, Local and Company regulations (for example, ear plugs, helmets, steel toed Dielectric boots, rubber gloves and sleeves, hard hat, fire retardant clothing).

Responsibilities

• Handles materials, tools, and tackles on the ground; digs and fills holes.
• Takes training to qualify for Apprentice Lineman.

Skills

Linework readiness

Safety compliance

Physical fitness

CDL A license

Job description

Exelon is seeking a Groundman Apprentice Lineman to support our line crews in Delaware. The role involves handling materials and tools on the ground, digging and filling holes, and progressing toward Journeyperson status through apprenticeship requirements.

Candidates must meet extensive qualification criteria, pass physical and written tests, and be willing to work overtime and travel between company sites. A valid CDL, medical card, and ability to obtain within six months are required.