Journeyman Lineworker: Build & Restore Power

FirstEnergy Corp; Hartville (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Paid Vacation Time

Paid time off for volunteering

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp is hiring qualified Journeyworker Lineworkers to build and maintain electric power systems across OH. Open positions are mainly in Ohio, with duties including testing, framing, and setting poles, climbing, and working in all weather conditions.

Lineworkers must have completed a sanctioned apprenticeship and/or IBEW program, possess a Class A license, pass DMV exam, and meet PPE and safety requirements. Overtime and field travel are common.

Qualifications

• Completion of a federal or state sanctioned line worker apprenticeship with approved supporting documentation (e.g. IBEW Journeyworker Lineworker A 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
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• Ability to wear company provided PPE
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Capable to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Travels to various job locations within geographical assigned region
• 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
• Hangs and energizes transformers
• Take voltage readings
• Troubleshoots problems and determines extent of repairs on primary and secondary overhead or underground dead legs
• Work will include the use of hand and power tools; digging holes by hand for pole installation; climbing ladders, poles, embankments and towers; working at heights above 35' on poles and in aerial lifts; setting grounds; working with live circuits; and working in trenches, manholes and confined spaces
• Sets and installs underground structures, locates, pulls, removes, splices or terminates cables
• Installs and replaces equipment, meters and streetlights
• Operates hydraulic equipment including: drills, boom truck, digger, pole tamper, hydraulic jack and bucket truck once certified
• Operates lift equipment such as aerial lifts and line truck booms
• Operates forklift to load and unload work materials and supplies
• Travels by vehicle, motor boat or off-road utility vehicle to access job sites
• May drive a Class A vehicle to and from the job site
• May drive a company pickup truck or passenger vehicle to job sites and work locations
• Conduces daily vehicle inspections
• Journeyworkers Lineworkers may provide back-up relief in temporary absence of foreman; direct work to other crewmembers and act as a leader
• Must attend all mandated OSHA and company training
• Provides on-the-job training, orientation, demonstration and assistance to apprentice lineworker

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Climbing and physical fitness

Education

Line worker apprenticeship/IBEW A Ticket

HD/High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid Class A license

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp is hiring qualified Journeyworker Lineworkers to build and maintain electric power systems across OH. Open positions are mainly in Ohio, with duties including testing, framing, and setting poles, climbing, and working in all weather conditions.

Lineworkers must have completed a sanctioned apprenticeship and/or IBEW program, possess a Class A license, pass DMV exam, and meet PPE and safety requirements. Overtime and field travel are common.