Lineworker A - Physical - WV Line Services - Marlinton Service Center

FirstEnergy•Marlinton, WV

6h•$52 - $57

About The Position

This is a physical, non-bargaining position with Mon Power, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The role is a Department of Transportation-covered classification and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening. The company is hiring qualified Journeyman Linemen for Distribution work throughout its service territory. Linemen build and maintain electric power systems and restore service for commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential customers. Work is predominantly outdoors in all weather conditions, and may involve travel or reporting to different locations across the territory at any time. Employees must be able to drive safely and work extended hours. The role involves testing, framing, and setting poles; climbing poles; working in confined spaces; and splicing and terminating cables. Journeyman Linemen may provide temporary backup relief for the lead lineman, direct the work of crew members, and provide on-the-job training and assistance to apprentice linemen. The starting wage is $51.73 per hour, with a top rate of $57.48 per hour. The wage rate is specific to the job locality and may be subject to collectively bargained rates and increases. The position requires completion of a sanctioned lineworker apprenticeship, with approved supporting documentation, and the ability to perform a wide range of overhead and underground distribution work. Candidates must be able to meet the stated physical, driving, training, and pre-employment requirements.

Requirements

Completion of a federal or state-sanctioned lineworker apprenticeship with approved supporting documentation, such as an IBEW Journeyman Lineman A Ticket, and/or a union- or union-affiliated-sponsored lineworker apprenticeship.
Ability to produce a qualification certificate showing that the candidate is a qualified journeyman lineman.
Valid Class A driving permit by the first day of employment.
Passed DMV medical exam by the first day of employment.
Live within 40 minutes of the assigned Service Center.
At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED and five years of 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.
Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Pass a drug screen, background check, and Post Offer Physical (POPA) before beginning employment.
Experience with rubber gloving and hot stick procedures.
Experience in transmission and distribution work, underground work, and numerous voltages.
Effective team player with strong communication skills.
Current FirstEnergy employees must have qualified on prerequisite tests before applying and secondary tests before interviewing.
Successful completion of the Post-Offer Physical Assessment Lineworkers (POPA) and Journeyman Assessment for Lineworker Progression (JALP).

Responsibilities

Travel to job locations within the assigned geographical region for General Construction.
Review job work requirements and provide input regarding the day's work.
Load and unload tools, materials, and supplies at crew headquarters and job sites.
Lift, pull, and carry insulators, cross-arms, equipment, tools, grounds, dampers, and other materials to and from job sites.
Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment from hand lines while standing on elevated structures, including wood poles and insulated work platforms.
Climb poles using boot hooks or an aerial lift.
Test, frame, set, and anchor poles; string electric power lines; and install cross-arms.
Perform substation switching and install or replace switches, circuit-protection equipment, insulators, meters, and streetlights.
Hang and energize transformers and take voltage readings.
Troubleshoot problems and determine the extent of repairs on primary and secondary overhead or underground dead legs.
Use hand and power tools; dig pole-installation holes by hand; climb ladders, poles, embankments, and towers; work at heights above 35 feet on poles and in aerial lifts; set grounds; work with live circuits; and work 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.
Operate hydraulic equipment, including drills, boom trucks, diggers, pole tampers, hydraulic jacks, and bucket trucks, once certified.
Operate lift equipment, including aerial lifts and line-truck booms.
Operate forklifts to load and unload work materials and supplies.
Travel to job sites by vehicle, motor boat, or off-road utility vehicle.
May drive Class A vehicles such as bucket trucks and line trucks, as well as company pickup trucks or passenger vehicles, to job sites, work locations, meetings, training, and vendor locations, including to pick up or deliver supplies and materials.
Conduct daily vehicle inspections.
May provide backup relief during the temporary absence of a lead lineman, direct work to other crew members, and act as a leader.
Attend all mandated OSHA and company training.
Provide on-the-job training, orientation, demonstrations, and assistance to apprentice linemen.