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, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

This is a full-time, on-site position located in Ravenna, OH.

This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.

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 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/transfer to new headquarter upon request at any time (General Construction Positions), and wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment.

Duties

Under directive or general directive supervision, engages in any of the work of construction, maintenance and repair of transmission lines which may be energized; performs work on sub-transmission lines, which may be energized, during emergency conditions or to expedite transmission line work; carries through assignments, at times, with the assistance of other employees; performs duties such as:

• Installing and removing poles, towers, structures and conductors; clamping main conductors and ground wires on suspension and dead end towers during construction and maintenance; installing and changing insulator assemblies;
• Stringing, splicing, sagging, insulating and tying in conductors;
• Installing and replacing steel members, crossarms and associated devices; framing poles;
• Working on energized trans­mission lines; and simple distribution work to complete the assigned job or during emergency situations;
• Performing various operations such as the occasional switching of transmission circuits; performing switching and tagging operations in unattended substations, as directed;
• Making cutovers from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations of a similar nature;
• Installing safety equipment such as rubber blankets and protectors on conductors and equipment; maintaining high standards of safety;
• Performing, when assigned, transmission line patrolling duties such as:
  • patrolling transmission lines on foot or by vehicle; inspecting poles and towers; making climbing inspections to determine con­dition of equipment;
  • replacing equipment such as insulators, cross arms and steel members; retying conductors; making repairs and adjustments to transmission line equipment; and
  • requesting lines to be taken out of service; grounding same; releasing such lines to be put back into service;
• Preparing required written and oral reports;
• Directing and training employees assigned to the work;
• Performing the duties of Transmission Lineworker B; and
• Performing other work, as assigned

Qualifications

• Must meet the Company’s requirements as to General Qualifications; must have all the qualifications of Transmission Lineworker B; and in addition:
• Must have at least two years experience as Transmission Lineworker B, or the equivalent;
• Must have demonstrated aptitude for and ability in the safe perfor­mance of the duties of Transmission Lineworker B;
• Must have a practical knowledge of the principles and operation of the Company’s transmission systems in the area to which assigned including the protective devices such as oil circuit breakers, lightning arresters, switching and grounding equipment, transformers, capacitors, regulators and similar devices and equipment;
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the Company’s construction and main­tenance methods and practices;
• Must have the ability to learn the use of “hot line” tools;
• Must be thoroughly familiar with the proper application of protective equipment and devices and the practices and procedures for clearing and grounding of lines and equipment for the protection of personnel and equipment;
• Must have the ability to receive and pass on orders and instructions in a manner that will maintain harmony and safety, and obtain coopera­tion and satisfactory work results from men assigned to the work; and
• Must be able to work from moderately complex drawings.

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 www.firstenergycorp.com 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

Non-Exempt, Bargaining Unit Local 118/126

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team