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FIRSTENERGY SERVICE COMPANY Lineworker A - I-Local 1194 - OH Operations - Elyria Service Center in Elyria, Ohio
JOB DESCRIPTION FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts. About the Opportunity This is an open position with Ohio Edison Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [OEPP] Location: Elyria, OH Position Summary All Journeyworker Lineworker classifications and the associated line of progression are represented by IBEW. This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening Journeyworker Lineworker 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 Lineworker 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. Lineworker 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. 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 is subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases. The starting wage rate for this position is $44.44 per hour with a top rate of $51.73. 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. * 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 caApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjc2Mzg5LjEwNTA4QGZpcnN0ZW5lcmd5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20