Journeyman Lineman - Electric Distribution (OT & Benefits)

FirstEnergy Corp; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 108,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Paid Vacation Time

Paid volunteer time (VTO)

Healthy Living Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Active Employee Resource Groups (EBRGs

Safety

Job summary

FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., is hiring Journey Line Workers across our service territory. Positions require a federally/state sanctioned apprenticeship and a valid Class A license, with outdoor work in all weather and travel to various job locations.

Compensation reflects union wage scales with a starting hourly rate around $51.92 and a top rate of $57.96, depending on location and experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a federal or state sanctioned line worker apprenticeship with approved documentation (e.g. IBEW Journeyman Lineman A Ticket)
• Must possess a valid Class A driving permit by first day of employment
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• Ability to wear company provided PPE
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds

Responsibilities

• Travels to various job locations within geographical assigned region (General Construction).
• Reviews job work requirements and provides input regarding work for the day.
• Loads and unloads tools, materials and supplies into and out of vehicles at crew headquarters and job site.
• 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.
• Take voltage readings.
• Troubleshoots problems and determines extent of repairs on primary and secondary overhead or underground dead legs.

Skills

Line worker apprenticeship

Class A driving permit

Physically fit

Work in all weather

Education

High School diploma or GED

Line worker apprenticeship completion

Job description

FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., is hiring Journey Line Workers across our service territory. Positions require a federally/state sanctioned apprenticeship and a valid Class A license, with outdoor work in all weather and travel to various job locations.

Compensation reflects union wage scales with a starting hourly rate around $51.92 and a top rate of $57.96, depending on location and experience.