Journeyman Lineman – Distribution (Outdoor, Overtime)

FirstEnergy; Franklin (WV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Paid Vacation Time

Paid time off for volunteering

Job summary

FirstEnergy is hiring Journeyman Linemen to build and maintain electric power systems across our distribution territory. You will test, frame, and set poles; climb poles; splice and terminate cables; and work outdoors in all weather, with travel to various locations as needed.

Qualified applicants have completed a federal/state sanctioned line worker apprenticeship or IBEW line worker program, possess a valid Class A license, and can pass pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• Completion of a federal or state sanctioned line worker apprenticeship with approved documentation (e.g., IBEW Journeyman Lineman ticket).
• Must possess a valid Class A driving permit by first day of employment.
• Must have passed a DMV medical exam by first day of employment.
• Live within 40 minutes of assigned Service Center.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED and 5 years electric line utility experience.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various job locations within the assigned region for General Construction.
• Review job requirements and provide input for the day’s work.
• Load and unload tools, materials and supplies at crew headquarters and job site.
• Lift, pull and carry insulators, cross-arms, equipment, and materials to and from job sites.
• Climb poles and work on elevated structures; test, frame and set poles; install cross-arms.

Skills

Safety conscious

Team player

Travel/field readiness

Pole climbing

Education

Line worker apprenticeship or Journeyman ticket

High school diploma or GED

Class A driving permit

Job description

FirstEnergy is hiring Journeyman Linemen to build and maintain electric power systems across our distribution territory. You will test, frame, and set poles; climb poles; splice and terminate cables; and work outdoors in all weather, with travel to various locations as needed.

Qualified applicants have completed a federal/state sanctioned line worker apprenticeship or IBEW line worker program, possess a valid Class A license, and can pass pre-employment screening.