Overhead transmission - Lineman 1 C & Apprentice positions

Description

• Work environment is outdoors under all weather conditions and requires operating various types of mechanized equipment and vehicles and can involve work on energized electrical equipment.
• Work includes climbing utility distribution poles as well as transmission towers/poles and working out of aerial equipment.
• Work for emergencies, storm situations, and scheduled work will routinely include working weekends and holidays on different shifts.
• Employee will be required to remain in compliance with all DOT safe weight guidelines for equipment use and maintaining a CDL.

Requirements

• Complete and pass formal training in electrical theory involving primary and secondary voltages.
• Have a minimum of 3 years' experience as either a Journeyman Electrical Lineman OR as a PECO Journeyman Aerial Line Mechanic
• Must be able to carry, pull and or lift 50 pounds.
• Must be available for overtime and shift work.
• Passed the EEI Aptitude Qualifying exam (CAST Test)
• Training in electrical theory involving primary or secondary distribution.
• Possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Secondary restoration experience.
• Successfully completed the Northeastern Apprenticeship Training (NEAT Certificate) OR the PECO Distribution Aerial Line School
• Proficient at operating various types of mechanized equipment and vehicles
• Working in emergency and storm situations is required as is being available for scheduled overtime and shift work.
• Hold a valid Driver's license and have the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 3 months of beginning employment
• Must be in compliance with all safe weight guidelines for equipment.
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Formal training in electrical theory involving voltage induction and grounding of transmission circuits and primary secondary distribution circuits
• Ability to perform live line glove-hand and hot-stick work as needed
• Previous experience working at heights.
• Complete and pass formal training in Electrical Emergency (EEMG) training.
• Ability to work in confined and enclosed spaces and outside under all weather conditions
• Required to work in emergency and storm situations.
• Previous experience with construction and or maintenance of electrical transmission distribution equipment.
• Ability to work on energized electrical equipment
• Previous experience working at heights
• Experience with construction and or maintenance of electrical transmission distribution equipment.
• Ability to climb utility distribution poles (to 90 feet) and transmission structures (to 320 feet) as well as work out of aerial equipment (bucket trucks and or high lift trucks with baskets)
• Ability to work at heights up to 320 feet.

Benefits

• Upon completion of progression training, employees will work throughout the PECO service territory and may be called upon to work elsewhere on the Exelon system or in a mutual aid capacity for other utilities.
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Hourly rates will be paid in accordance with terms of the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience or collective bargaining agreement: $25.87/Hr.
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 4%
• Referral bonus program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance