Journeyman Lineworker-FS-Shift

Job description

Company Summary Statement PPL Electric Utilities delivers safe, reliable and affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses throughout its 29-county service territory in eastern and central Pennsylvania. Through smart investments and innovation, it has built one of the most advanced electric grids in the United States. And, with over a century of expertise, PPL Electric remains focused on continuing to build the utility of the future, today.

Regularly ranking among the country’s best utility companies for reliability and customer satisfaction, PPL Electric has won numerous awards, including 30 J.D. Power Awards for providing top-quality service to residential and business customers. PPL Electric is a major employer and an active supporter of the communities it serves. Empowering employees, community members and initiatives across its service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability, and wellbeing.

Overview

This is a Journeyman Lineman Position. This posting will be posted internally systemwide for 1600 members. Current 1600 members will maintain thier shift or non-shift status. There is a 30-mile residency requirement for this role. You must reside within 30 miles of this service center.

Responsibilities

In a safe and professional manner, using the proper protective equipment and/or hot line tools as required installs, removes, inspects, and maintains the various components of the transmission and distribution systems. Observes established safety procedures. Performs switching, secures permits, and provides blocking all in accordance with the company’s Energy Control system. Performs work aloft or on the ground on energized transmission and distribution facilities, including the installation and maintenance of streetlight equipment.

Performs rigging such as moving, placing, hanging, or erecting structures, transformers, circuit breakers, switching devices, and machinery. Operates backhoes, tensioners, large aerial devices and other equipment necessary to perform the above duties. Performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary.

Qualifications

Satisfactory performance and experience as a Helper –FS-Regional T&D or Helper-FS-Regional T&D-Shift and successful completion of a Helper’s units of instruction for the Journeyman Lineworker Trainee-FS-Shift or Journeyman Lineman Trainee-FS. Satisfactory performance and experience as a Journeyman Lineworker Trainee-FS-Shift or Journeyman Lineman Trainee-FS and successful completion of a Trainee’s units of instruction at all levels for the Journeyman Lineworker-FS-Shift or Journeyman Lineman-FS position.

Ability to obtain a valid commercial driver’s License within six (6) months. Working knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used to perform the above duties. Working knowledge and adherence to the provisions of the safety rules applicable to work performed. Thorough knowledge of the company’s Energy Control system. Working knowledge of computer-based systems pertaining to the job. Ability to interpret sketches, diagrams, and complex specifications.

Ability to direct other employees. Strength and endurance to perform the above duties. *PpEl*