Journeyman Lineman - PA Line Services- Reading-Pottsville Pk

FirstEnergy; Reading (Berks County); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Robust Career Development Program

Overtime opportunities

Paid Vacation Time

Paid time off for volunteer work

Healthy Living Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Active Employee Business Resource GrPs

Zusammenfassung

FirstEnergy is seeking qualified Journey Line Workers to join our Pennsylvania Electric Company team. The role involves traveling across service areas, building and maintaining electric power systems, and restoring service for customers.

Work is outdoors in all weather, with potential travel and relocation as needed. Responsibilities include pole work, equipment operation, and on‑the‑job training for apprentices.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of a federal or state sanctioned line worker apprenticeship with documentation.
• High School diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Valid Class A driving permit by first day of employment.
• Pass a DMV medical exam by first day of employment.
• Able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Willing to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Experience with rubber gloving and hot-stick procedures.
• Experience in transmission and distribution work.

Aufgaben

• Travel to various job locations within the assigned region.
• Load and unload tools, materials, and supplies into and out of vehicles.
• Operate hydraulic equipment, lifts, and bucket trucks when certified.
• Climb poles using hooks; string power lines and install cross-arms.
• Test, frame, set, and anchor poles; perform substation work.
• Set and install underground structures; locate and terminate cables.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and train apprentices.
• May serve as back-up foreman and lead crew members.

Kenntnisse

Team work

Strong communication

Willingness to work extended hours

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

Line worker apprenticeship or equivalent (IBEW/JAT)

Class A driving permit

DMV medical exam clearance

Jobbeschreibung

About This Opportunity

This posting is for several open positions with FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [ME]. The positions are Journey Line Workers under the IBEW 777 classification.

Position Summary

FirstEnergy is hiring qualified Journey Line Workers to work throughout our service territory in Distribution, predominantly in New Jersey. These workers are responsible for building and maintaining electric power systems and restoring service to various customers. They work outdoors in all weather conditions and may be required to travel and relocate as business needs change.

Job Responsibilities

• Travel to various job locations within the assigned region.
• Review job work requirements and provide input for the day.
• Load and unload tools, materials, and supplies into and out of vehicles at crew headquarters and job sites.
• Lifts, pulls, and carries insulators, cross‑arms, equipment, tools, grounds, dampers, and other materials.
• Operate hydraulic equipment including drills, boom trucks, diggers, pole tamper, hydraulic jack, and bucket truck once certified.
• Operate lift equipment such as aerial lifts and line truck booms.
• Operate forklift to load and unload work materials and supplies.
• Climb poles using boot hooks or aerial lift.
• Test, frame, set, and/or anchor poles; string electric power lines and install cross‑arms.
• Perform substation switching; install and replace switches, circuit protection equipment, insulators, meters, and streetlights.
• Hang and energize transformers; take voltage readings.
• Troubleshoot problems and determine extent of repairs on primary and secondary overhead or underground lines.
• Work includes use of hand and power tools, digging holes by hand for pole installation, climbing ladders, poles, embankments, towers, working at heights above 35 ft, setting grounds, working with live circuits, and working in trenches, manholes and confined spaces.
• Set and install underground structures, locate, pull, remove, splice, or terminate cables.
• Install and replace equipment, meters, and streetlights.
• Travel by vehicle, motor boat, or off‑road utility vehicle (OUV) to access job sites.
• May drive a Class A vehicle (e.g., bucket truck and line truck) or company pickup to job sites, meetings, training, vendor locations, and to deliver supplies.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections.
• Provide on‑the‑job training, orientation, demonstration, and assistance to apprentice linemen.
• May serve as back‑up relief in the temporary absence of a foreman; direct work to other crew members and act as a leader.
• Attend all mandated OSHA and company training.

Qualifications

• Completion of a federal or state sanctioned line worker apprenticeship with approved supporting documentation (e.g., IBEW Journeyman Lineman A Ticket) and/or union or union‑affiliated sponsored line worker apprenticeship.
• Possession of a valid Class A driving permit by first day of employment.
• Pass a DMV medical exam by first day of employment.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to wear company‑provided personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Capacity to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Capability to work and drive in all weather and road conditions.
• Willingness to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• If hired as provisional, must complete the provisional training plan within one year from hire date.
• Successful candidates must pass pre‑employment requirements: drug screen, background check, post‑offer physical (POPA).
• Experience in rubber gloving and hot‑stick procedures.
• Experience in transmission and distribution work, underground and multiple voltages.
• Effective team player with strong communication skills.
• Pre‑employment testing: FirstEnergy employees must qualify on all prerequisite tests prior to application and all secondary tests prior to interview; post‑offer physical assessment (POPA); Journeyman Assessment for Lineworker Progression (JALP).

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

FirstEnergy offers competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company‑sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with employer matching, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision and life insurance programs, and tuition reimbursement for skills development training.

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. FirstEnergy does not sponsor or transfer H‑1B visas at this time.

Additional Company‑Provided Benefits

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

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all business activities. We provide employees with the tools, information and processes to perform their duties in a manner that ensures safety for themselves, their co‑workers, our customers and the public. Our goal is to maintain an accident‑free, injury‑free workplace and promote public safety.

Position Classification

Bargaining Unit.