Serviceworker A - Local 2357 - WV Line Services

FirstEnergy Corp; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Overtime opportunities

Paid vacation

Volunteer time off

Wellness program

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

FirstEnergy is hiring Journeyman Linemen to build and maintain electric power systems, restore service, and work across our distribution territory. Duties include pole work, wiring, testing, and substation tasks. This outdoor role requires climbing, lifting, and operating equipment in all weather.

Candidates must have completed a sanctioned apprenticeship and hold a valid Class A license with DMV medical clearance. Travel across service areas and extended hours are expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of a federal or state sanctioned line worker apprenticeship with approved documentation (e.g. IBEW Journeyman Lineman ticket).
• Valid Class A driving permit by first day of employment.
• Pass DMV medical exam by first day of employment.
• Live within 40 minutes of assigned Service Center.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED and 5 years electric line utility experience.
• Ability to wear PPE and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Capable of working in all weather and road conditions; extended hours/nights/weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various job locations within the assigned region.
• Review work requirements and provide input for daily tasks.
• Load/unload tools and materials; operate equipment and vehicles.
• Climb poles and work on elevated structures; frame and set poles.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

FirstEnergyAbout this opportunityThis is an open position with Mon Power, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [MP]All employees who apply for a posted position must notify their supervisors that they have applied. Employees who have not been in their current positions for at least one year or who are in a position with specific requirements beyond one year, must obtain approval from their supervisor before applying.

Position Summary

This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. We are hiring qualified Journeyman Linemen to work throughout our service territory in Distribution. Journeyman Linemen 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 Lineman 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. Linemen must be able to drive safely, work extended hours, travel or report to different locations across the territory upon request at any time.

Compensation

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 may be subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases. The starting wage rate for this position is per hour with a top rate of $51.35. 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.


• 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.


• 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 may use vehicle to go to vendor locations and pick up or deliver supplies and materials.


• Conducts daily vehicle inspections.


• Journeyman Lineman may provide back‑up relief in temporary absence of lead lineman, direct work to other crew members and act as a leader.


• Must attend all mandated OSHA and company training.


• Provides on‑the‑job training, orientation, demonstration and assistance to apprentice linemen.

Qualifications to include:

• 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


• 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


• Must live within 40 minutes of assigned Service Center


• Must be at least 18 years of age


• High School diploma or GED and 5 years electric line utility experience


• Ability to wear 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 of working extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays


• 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

Current 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)Journeyman Assessment for Lineworker Progression (JALP)You Must be able to produce qualification certificate showing you are a qualified journeyman lineman.

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 ProgramOvertime opportunitiesPaid Vacation TimePaid time off to perform volunteer work (VTO)Healthy Living Wellness ProgramEmployee 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.

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