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Job description
FirstEnergy
nAbout this opportunity
nThis posting is for several open positions with FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (PN)
nThis opening is reporting to the Indiana, PA service center.
nPosition Summary
nAll Journey Line Worker classifications and the associated line of progression are represented by IBEW 459.
nThis position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.
nWe are hiring qualified Journey Line Workers to work throughout our PA service territory in Distribution.
nJourney Line Workers 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 Line workers 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. Line workers 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.
nFirstEnergy 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 $50.11 per hour with a top rate of $55.61. 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.
nJob responsibilities to include:
nnnTravels to various job locations within geographical assigned region (for General Construction).
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nnReviews job work requirements and provides input regarding work for the day.
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nnLoads and unloads tools, materials and supplies into and out of vehicles at crew headquarters and job site.
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nnLifts, pulls and carries insulators, cross-arms, equipment, tools, grounds, dampers, and other materials to and from job sites.
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nnLoads and unloads tools, materials, and equipment off of hand lines while standing on elevated structures that include: Wood poles and insulated work platforms.
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nnClimb poles using boot hooks or aerial lift.
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nnTests, frames; sets and/or anchors poles; strings electric power lines and install cross-arms.
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nnPerforms substation switching; installs and replaces switches, circuit protection equipment, insulators, meters and streetlights.
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nnHangs and energizes transformers.
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nnTake voltage readings.
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nnTroubleshoots problems and determines extent of repairs on primary and secondary overhead or underground dead legs.
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nnWork 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.
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nnSets and installs underground structures, locates, pulls, removes, splices or terminates cables.
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nnInstalls and replaces equipment, meters and streetlights.
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nnOperates hydraulic equipment including: drills, boom truck, digger, pole tamper, hydraulic jack and bucket truck once certified.
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nnOperates lift equipment such as aerial lifts and line truck booms.
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nnOperates forklift to load and unload work materials and supplies.
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nnTravels by vehicle, motor boat or off-road utility vehicle (OUV) to access job sites
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nnMay 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.
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nnConducts daily vehicle inspections
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nnJourneyman Lineman may provide back-up relief in temporary absence of foreman; direct work to other crewmembers and act as a leader.
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nnMust attend all mandated OSHA and company training.
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nnProvides on-the-job training, orientation, demonstration and assistance to apprentice linemen.
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n nQualifications to include:
nnnCompletion 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
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nnIn addition to being a Journey Line worker, at least 2 years of hands-on experience with electric utility or a utility lines construction contractor is required.
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nnMust possessed a valid Class A driving permit by first day of employment
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nnMust have passed a DMV medical exam by first day of employment
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nnMust be at least 18 years of age
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nnHigh School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
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nnAbility to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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nnAbility to lift and carry up to 100 pounds
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nnAbility to work and drive in all types of weather and road conditions
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nnCapable to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
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nnIf hired as Provisional, must complete the provisional training plan within one year from hire date.
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nnSuccessful candidates must pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: drug screen, background check, Post Offer Physical (POPA)
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nnExperienced in rubber gloving and hot stick procedures
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nnExperience in transmission and distribution work, underground and numerous voltages
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nnEffective team player with strong communication skills
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nnPre-Employment Testing
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nnFirstEnergy Employees: You must have qualified on all prerequisite tests prior to submitting an application; and all secondary tests prior to interviewing.
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nnPost-Offer Physical Assessment Lineworkers (POPA)
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nnJourneyman Assessment for Lineworker Progression (JALP)
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n nYou Must be able to produce qualification certificate showing you are a qualified journey line worker.
nBenefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity
nAt 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 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.
nIn addition to company provided benefits:
nnnRobust Career Development Program
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nnOvertime opportunities
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nnPaid Vacation Time
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nnPaid time off to perform volunteer work (VTO)
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nnHealthy Living Wellness Program
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nnEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
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nnActive Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs)
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n nSafety
nSafety 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.
nPosition Classification
nBargaining Unit
nFirstEnergy Human Resources Team
Worksite address
indiana, PA, 15705, US
Who can apply
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