Journeyman Lineman - PA Line Services- York

FirstEnergy; York (York County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Volunteer time off

Wellness program

EAP

Job summary

FirstEnergy is hiring qualified Journey Line Workers to support electric power systems in our distribution network, primarily in New Jersey. The roles involve building and maintaining lines, restoring service, and working outdoors in all weather conditions with potential travel and relocation as needed.

Responsibilities include assisting apprentices, inspecting vehicles, operating equipment after certification, climbing poles, and performing substation work.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a line worker apprenticeship or Journeyman Lineman ticket.
• Must have a valid Class A driving permit by start date.
• Pass a DMV medical exam and pre-employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various job locations within the assigned region.
• Load and unload tools, materials, and supplies at crew HQ and job sites.
• Lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Operate hydraulic equipment once certified.
• Climb poles using boots or aerial lift.
• Test, frame, set, and anchor poles; string power lines.
• Perform substation switching; install and replace switches, meters, and streetlights.
• Travel by vehicle to access job sites; drive to meetings and training.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections.
• Provide on-the-job training to apprentice linemen.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team oriented

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Line worker apprenticeship or Journeyman Lineman ticket

Job description

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.