Meterworker C - Zelienople / Cranberry Service Center

FirstEnergy at a Glance

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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 FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

Location: Cranberry Service Center

Responsibilities:

Under close supervision, as an entry level installer, assist employees of higher classification in the field or shop, in connection with inspecting, testing, adjusting, repairing, installing and removing electric metering and associated equipment. Under direct supervision, as they become qualified through acquired experience, training, and testing, does such work requiring a minor degree of skill, and perform other duties such as:

Assisting meter techs of higher classification

Installation, exchanging, and removing self-contained, single-phase meters up to 250 volts.

Inspecting, testing, and calibrating self-contained single-phase meters up to 250 volts

By-passing customer loads without interrupting service

Inspecting installations for evidence of diversion or other irregularities related to theft of service, foreign or improper connections.

Inspecting single phase installations in connection with high bill complaints, or low consumption; performing operations such as testing, checking customer connections and equipment, as well as customer wiring for defects and other irregularities and reporting those conditions.

Connecting/disconnecting service entrances

Verifying suitability of watthour meters and associated equipment assigned to installations, checking customers' connected load

Reading meters as needed

Carrying out disconnect orders for non-payment of bills and reconnect orders

Making required meter and other service reports

Issuing material charges and credits, maintaining an adequate supply of meters and other materials on assigned vehicle

Receiving, storing and issuing meters, meter instrument parts, tools and supplies, and performing the necessary clerical work

Performing miscellaneous maintenance, assembly, repair, wiring or construction work as directed

Reporting abnormal conditions that develop during progress of work

Performing other duties as assigned Qualifications:

No prior work experience required, electrical experience is a plus

Must have High School Diploma or GED

Must have a valid Driver's License

Must pass company administered EEI Test

Must demonstrate aptitude for and dexterity in the handling of hand tools and small, delicate mechanical devices

Must possess working knowledge of hand tools required for the work such as: pliers, knife, and screwdriver

Must have a working knowledge of the function, care and operation of simple machinery

Must possess good interpersonal skills in relation to both company personnel and our customers

Must be able to work from simple drawings and diagrams; must be able to follow simple instructions and directions

Must be able to learn the principles of operation and proper application of firefighting equipment installed on the properties or equipment to which assigned, and the company First Aid, CPR, and AED practices as prescribed by the Company The above is indicative of the grade of work required of a Meterworker C. In addition, assignment may be made to any other work of equal or lesser skill within the capabilities of the individual, to meet emergencies or other operating needs.

EEI Testing

We administer selection tests for a variety of positions. The required tests have been developed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a trade association of investor-owned electric utility companies. We strongly encourage potential employees to review all information, including the sample test brochures, and to use the available practice tests before taking the actual tests. Click this link to access the practice tests. You will be prompted for a name and password. Use FirstEnergy for both.

Practice tests provide sample questions and detailed discussions of the correct answers. It's important to take the practice test as you would the actual one, with similar intensity and concentration. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer.

Note: EEI website does not allow access to actual tests. Testing is held at various locations throughout our service territory based on where the job is located.

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.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

Position Classification

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