Lineworker A - I-Local 1194 - OH Operations -Sandusky Line Shop

FirstEnergy; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust Career Development Program

Overtime opportunities

Paid Vacation Time

Paid time off to perform volunteerWork

Healthy Living Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Active Employee Business Resource Grps

Job summary

FirstEnergy is hiring Journeyworker Lineworkers to build and maintain electric power systems in our distribution network. The role requires a federal/state apprenticeship, a valid Class A license, and ability to work outdoors in all weather.

You will be testing, framing, setting poles, climbing, installing cross-arms and transformers, and performing voltage readings in various locations across Ohio. The position is full-time and on-site in Sandusky, with travel within the service territory.

Qualifications

• Federal or state sanctioned line worker apprenticeship completed and documented.
• Must possess a valid Class A driving permit by first day of employment.
• Must pass DMV medical exam by first day of employment.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Must wear company provided PPE.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Able to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Pre-employment testing required (drug screen, background check, POPA).
• Experience with rubber gloving and hot stick procedures.
• Experience in transmission and distribution work; ability to work in varied voltages.

Responsibilities

• Travel to job locations within the assigned region.
• Review job requirements and input daily work plans.
• Load/unload tools and materials at crew HQ and job sites.
• Lift and move equipment to and from job sites.
• Climb poles; install and frame poles; test and terminate cables.
• Install/energize transformers and take voltage readings.
• Troubleshoot and assess repairs for primary/secondary lines.
• Work in heights, trenches, confined spaces and around live circuits.
• Drive, operate equipment and perform daily vehicle inspections.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication skills

Safety conscious

Ability to work in all weather

Education

High School diploma or GED

DOT physical requirement or willingness

Tools

Class A license

Job description

FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About The Opportunity

This is an open position with Ohio Edison Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

This is a full-time, on-site position located in Sandusky, Ohio.

Position Summary

All Journeyworker Lineworker classifications and the associated line of progression are represented by IBEW.

This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.

We are hiring qualified Journeyworker Lineworker to work throughout our service territory in Distribution. Open positions are predominantly in Ohio, however additional locations and classifications could become available at any time based on changing business needs.

Journeyworker Lineworker are responsible for building and maintaining electric power systems and for restoring electric service to commercial, industrial, agricultural and residential customers. They are expected to test, frame and set poles; climb poles, work in confined spaces; splice and terminate cables. Our Lineworker will have had successfully completed a federal or state sanctioned apprenticeship (with approved supporting documentation) and/or IBEW sponsored line worker apprenticeship. Work is predominantly outdoors and in all weather conditions. Lineworkers must be able to drive safely, work extended hours; travel/transfer to new headquarter upon request at any time (General Construction Positions), and wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment.

FirstEnergy is providing the hourly rate that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This position is subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases. The starting wage rate for this position is $48.13 per hour with a top rate of $53.54. This wage rate is specific to the locality of the job. The wage rate is based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.

Job Responsibilities To Include

• Travels to various job locations within geographical assigned region (for 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.
• Loads and unloads tools, materials, and equipment off of hand lines while standing on elevated structures that include: Wood poles and insulated work platforms.
• 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 (OUV) to access job sites
• May drive a Class A vehicle (i.e. bucket truck and line truck) to and from the job site. May drive a company pickup truck or passenger vehicle to job sites and work locations, meetings and training and will may use vehicle to go to vendor locations and pick up or deliver supplies and materials.
• Conducts daily vehicle inspections
• Journeyworker Lineworker 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.

Qualifications To Include

• Completion of a federal or state sanctioned line worker apprenticeship with approved supporting documentation (e.g. IBEW Journeyworker Lineworker A Ticket) and/or union or union‑affiliated sponsored line worker apprenticeship
• Must possessed a valid Class A driving permit by first day of employment
• Must have passed a DMV medical exam by first day of employment
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• Ability to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Ability to work and drive in all types of weather and road conditions
• Capable 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 the following pre‑employment requirements prior to beginning employment: drug screen, background check, Post Offer Physical (POPA)
• Experienced in rubber gloving and hot stick procedures
• Experience in transmission and distribution work, underground and numerous voltages
• Effective team player with strong communication skills
• Pre‑Employment Testing
• FirstEnergy Employees: You must have qualified on all prerequisite tests prior to submitting an application; and all secondary tests prior to interviewing.
• Post-Offer Physical Assessment Lineworkers (POPA)
• Journeyworker Assessment for Lineworker Progression (JALP)

You Must be able to produce qualification certificate showing you are a qualified journeyworker lineworker.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company‑sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. 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.

No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract.

Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

In Addition To Company Provided Benefits

• Robust Career Development Program
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid time off to perform 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 of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident‑free, injury‑free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world‑class safety standards.

Position Classification

Bargaining Unit

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team