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This posting is for several experienced Journey Line Worker positions across the country with FirstEnergy, a leading electric utility company.

We are seeking skilled Journey Line Workers to join our team in the construction, maintenance, and repair of transmission and distribution lines. As a Journey Line Worker, you will be responsible for engaging in various tasks, including:

• Constructing, maintaining, and repairing transmission and distribution lines
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to safety and adhering to all safety protocols
• Installing and removing poles, installing and changing insulator assemblies, stringing, splicing, and tying in conductors
• Working on energized lines when required and operating high-pressure insulator washers
• Performing various operations such as transferring circuit loads by making cuts and taps
• Making cutovers from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations
• Locating faults on open or grounded street light circuits
• Demonstrating excellent internal and external customer service
• Inspecting poles, lines, and co-worker's equipment
• Assisting with the directing and training of less experienced employees

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Be a Journey Line worker with at least 2 years of hands-on experience with electric utility or a utility lines construction contractor
• Possess a valid CDL Operator's License
• Possess the ability to safely operate motor vehicles
• Have skills in pole climbing in distribution and transmission, installing and removing poles, towers, structures, installing and changing transformers
• Have a thorough knowledge of principles and operation of transmission and distribution systems
• Have an advanced knowledge in elements of applied electricity including AC and DC circuits
• Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and develop relationships
• Understand the practices and procedures for clearing and grounding lines and the equipment for the protection of the public, personnel, and property
• Know the mechanical and dielectric characteristics and properties of the materials used in making cables and cable joints
• Understand the practices, principles of operation, and the proper application of equipment as prescribed by the company for safety, first aid, and rescue
• Have a basic understanding of National Electric Code and NESC
• Be able to interpret complex prints and specifications
• Be able to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons
• Be able to prepare legible and accurate reports using paper documents and mobile computer

As a Journey Line Worker with FirstEnergy, you will enjoy a range of benefits and compensation, including:

• Robust career development program
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid vacation time
• Paid time off to perform volunteer work (VTO)
• HealthyLiving wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Active employee business resource groups (EBRGs)

At FirstEnergy, we value a supportive environment focused on career growth and development. Our team supports the mission of providing best-in-class service to internal and external customers and partnering with key stakeholders to find least-cost and environmentally sound solutions for required construction work.

This job posting is available in English (en-US).