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

Journeyman Lineman

This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. We are hiring two (2) qualified Journeyman Linemen to work throughout our service territory in Distribution.

Journeyman Linemen 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 Lineman 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. Linemen must be able to drive safely, work extended hours, travel or report to different locations across the territory upon request at any time.

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.

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. May drive a company pickup truck or passenger vehicle to job sites and work locations, meetings and training and may use vehicle to go to vendor locations and pick up or deliver supplies and materials.

Conducts daily vehicle inspections

Journeyman Lineman may provide back-up relief in temporary absence of lead lineman, direct work to other crew members 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.

Qualifications to include:

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 possess a valid Class A driving permit by first day of employment

Must have passed a DMV medical exam by first day of employment

Must live within 40 minutes of assigned Service Center

Must be at least 18 years of age

High School diploma or GED and 5 years 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

Capable of working extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays

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

Current 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)

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At 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.

In addition to company provided benefits:

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)