Apprentice Line Mechanic Helper

PEPCO•Rockville, MD

15h•Onsite

About The Position

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive. In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. Are you in?

Requirements

Ability to climb ladders, wood poles, and towers.
Ability to climb and work from wood poles using climbing hooks and the proper safety equipment.
Must be willing and able to work overtime on a regular basis and must be available for callout overtime, consistent with the Labor Agreement.
Ability to write, speak, read, comprehend and communicate clearly and accurately in the English language.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (consistent with the Labor Agreement), at extreme heights and varying environment.
Possess a valid Driver's License.
Basic knowledge of the principles of electricity.
Possess a thorough working knowledge of applicable company safety regulations and general first-aid methods.
Ability to don and use safety equipment as required by Federal, State, local and Pepco regulations.

Nice To Haves

Ability to qualify for a Commercial Class A restricted Driver's License.
Ability to qualify for Flagger Certification (MDOT).

Responsibilities

Works as a member of a crew in the performance of the various tasks associated with the operation, maintenance and construction of the overhead / URD system.
Uses and interprets readings from test instruments and devices such as cable path and fault locating equipment, ammeter, rotator, voltmeter, high-voltage phasing tools, and ohmmeter when working alongside a qualified lead employee.
Performs work by climbing poles, using aerial lifts, working in trenches, on ladders, platforms, towers, or other such methods as directed by a crew leader.
Uses a wide variety of highly specialized tools and equipment such as hot sticks, hydraulic compression tools, hydraulic saw, impact drill, tension pulling machine, etc. when working alongside a qualified lead employee.
Performs the operation of winches, aerial lifts, augers, pole setting equipment, hydraulic tools under the direction of a higher classified, qualified employee.
Assists in performing containment, clean up and transportation of hazardous materials as required.
Fills in a wide variety of forms and reports such as timesheets, vehicle reports.
Performs all required assigned tasks unless they are considered unsafe, against company policy or against the law, under the direction of an exempt or a higher classified employee.
Checks personal and vehicle safety equipment and operation of the vehicle before leaving the yard.
Operates company radios, electronic devices, and phones according to company and FCC Rules.
Performs work on energized equipment/ circuits up to 250 volts alongside a qualified employee.

Benefits

Hourly rates will be paid in accordance with terms of the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience or collective bargaining agreement: $26.28/Hr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 4%
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonus program
And much more