Journey Line Worker - Northern NJ Operations

FirstEnergy; Dover (NJ); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust Career Development Program

Overtime opportunities

Paid Vacation Time

Paid time off for volunteer work

HealthyLiving Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Journey Line Worker and Troubleman for multiple locations in New Jersey, including Dover. The role involves construction, maintenance, and repair of transmission lines, ensuring safety at all times.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with electric utilities, a valid CDL, and skills in pole climbing and equipment operation. The company offers competitive salaries and robust employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of hands-on experience with an electric utility.
• Skilled in installing and removing poles and transformers.
• Capable of performing heavy physical work in all seasons.

Responsibilities

• Engages in work of construction, maintenance and repair of lines.
• Demonstrates a solid commitment to safety.
• Locates faults on open or grounded street light circuits.

Skills

Hands-on experience with electric utilities

Valid CDL Operator’s License

Pole climbing skills

Knowledge of transmission and distribution systems

Understanding of AC and DC circuits

Ability to interpret complex prints

Education

Qualification certificate as Journey Line worker

Job description

About The Opportunity

This is an open position with Jersey Central Power and Light, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

Job Title: Journey Line Worker and Troubleman (Salary: $61.32 / $63.96)

Jersey Central Power & Light is hiring experienced Journey Line workers for multiple locations in New Jersey, including Boonton, Dover, Flemington, Newton, Summit, Washington, MCG mobile, and TC&M – West Wharton.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, engages in any work of construction, maintenance and repair of transmission and distribution lines.
• Demonstrating a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
• Installing and removing poles, installing and changing insulator assemblies, stringing, splicing and tying in conductors.
• Working on energized lines when required and operating high‑pressure insulator washers.
• Performing various operations such as transferring circuit loads by making cuts and taps.
• Making cutovers from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations.
• Locating faults on open or grounded street light circuits.
• Demonstrating sound internal and external customer service.
• Inspecting poles, lines and co‑worker’s equipment.
• Assisting with the directing and training of less experienced employees.

Qualifications

• Must be a Journey Line worker with at least 2 years of hands‑on experience with an electric utility or a utility lines construction contractor.
• Must possess a valid CDL Operator’s License.
• Must possess the ability to safely operate motor vehicles.
• Must possess skills in pole climbing in distribution and transmission, installing and removing poles, towers, structures, installing and changing transformers.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the principles and operation of transmission and distribution systems.
• Must have an advanced knowledge in elements of applied electricity including AC and DC circuits.
• Must demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and develop relationships.
• Must understand the practices and procedures for clearing and grounding lines and the equipment for the protection of the public, personnel and property.
• Must know the mechanical and dielectric characteristics and properties of the materials used in making cables and cable joints.
• Must understand the practices, principles of operation and the proper application of equipment as prescribed by the company for safety, first aid, and rescue.
• Must have a basic understanding of National Electric Code and NESC.
• Must be able to interpret complex prints and specifications.
• Must be able to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons.
• Must prepare legible and accurate reports using paper documents and mobile computer.
• Must produce a qualification certificate showing you are a qualified Journey Line worker.

Job Perks

• Robust Career Development Program
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid time off to perform volunteer work (VTO)
• HealthyLiving Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Active Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs)

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. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. 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. 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 Unit

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team