Service Worker HS Relief (Journey Line Workers - Reading, PA)

First Energy • Reading, PA

106d • $53

About The Position

This posting is for a Service Worker Relief position with FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The position will be located in Reading, PA. 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. This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. We are hiring qualified Journey Line Workers to work throughout our service territory as Service Worker Relief roles in Distribution. Journey 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.

Requirements

• 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 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.
• Must have at least two (2) years' experience as a Lineman 1st Class - Hot Stick.
• Must be capable of assuming supervisory and administrative responsibilities.
• Must be able to perform semi-routine operations of considerable complexity and variety where standard methods and procedures are available.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with the Company's switching and tagging rules and must be on the switching and tagging list.
• Must be familiar with Company's Safety Rules, methods, or resuscitation on or off the ground, and able to render practical first aid and possess a current Multi-Media First Aid Certificate.
• 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).
• Journeyman Assessment for Lineworker Progression (JALP).

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision regularly supervises the work of a small service crew, or does service work of a type usually done by one person.
• Performs scheduled work such as the Padmount Inspection Program, street light maintenance, underground facilities locate, line patrols, and other miscellaneous construction and maintenance jobs on both live, secondary, and primary conductors, structures, and equipment.
• Responsible for work such as taking care of customer trouble and service calls, and other situations which require immediate attention.
• May be required to install instrument transformers and install, remove, connect, or disconnect electric meters and services.
• Shall be used as relief in the Service Man - Hot Stick classification and be subject to the provisions of Article 5.2(c).
• Perform less skilled work as required.
• 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.
• Conducts daily vehicle inspections.
• Journeyman Lineman 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 linemen.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus incentive compensation.
• Company-sponsored pension plan.
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution.
• Choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs.
• Skills development training with tuition reimbursement.
• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees