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Exelon 2nd Class Line Mechanic OHT in BERWYN, Pennsylvania
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Primary Purpose
Major Accountabilities:
The OHT Line Mechanic is responsible for the construction, maintenance and service of all aerial Transmission facilities, and performing switching and blocking of transmission equipment. Work includes climbing utility distribution poles as well as transmission towers/poles, and working out of aerial equipment. The 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.
Working in emergency and storm situations is required as is being available for scheduled overtime and shift work. Thus, work for emergencies, storm situations, and scheduled work will routinely include working weekends and holidays on different shifts.
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. The employee will be required to remain in compliance with all DOT safe weight guidelines for equipment use and maintaining a CDL.
Primary Duties
Position Requirements :
Advanced Hire TLM requirements
. Valid Driver's license with ability to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle and maintain a Driver Qualification File
Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 3 months of hire date
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug/alcohol test(s), background check(s) and physicals
· Possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
· Passed the EEI Aptitude Qualifying exam (CAST Test)
. 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 in confined and enclosed spaces and outside under all weather conditions
. Ability to perform live line glove-hand and hot-stick work as needed
· Proficient at operating various types of mechanized equipment and vehicles
· Ability to work on energized electrical equipment
. Required to work in emergency and storm situations.
· Must be available for overtime and shift work. Must be able to carry, pull and/or lift 50 pounds
. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug/alcohol test, background check, DOT employment verification and physicals
. Must be in compliance with all safe weight guidelines for equipment.
. Ability to work at heights up to 320 feet.
· Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as either a Journeyman Electrical Lineman OR as a PECO Journeyman Aerial Line Mechanic
Minimum Qualifications
TLM Apprentice Requirements
. Valid Driver's license with ability to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle and maintain a Driver Qualification File
. Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 3 months of hire date
. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug/alcohol test(s), background check(s) and physicals
. High school diploma or equivalent.
. Passed or ability to pass the EEI Aptitude Qualifying exam (CAST TEST).
. Ability to climb utility poles and transmission structures as well as work out of aerial equipment. (Training provided)
. Ability to work in confined and enclosed spaces and outside under all weather conditions.
. Ability to perform live line glove-hand and hot-stick work as needed (Training provided)
. Ability to operate various types of mechanized equipment and vehicles. (Training provided)
. Ability to work on energized electrical equipment (Training provided)
. Required to work in emergency and storm situations.
. Must be available for overtime and shift work. Must be able to carry, pull and/or lift 50 pounds
. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug/alcohol test, background check, DOT employment verification and physicals
. Complete and pass formal training in electrical theory involving primary and secondary voltages
. Complete and pass formal training in Electrical Emergency (EEMG) training.
. Must be in compliance with all safe weight guidelines for equipment.
. Ability to work at heights up to 320 feet.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Requirements :
Advanced Hire TLM
. Previous experience with construction and/or maintenance of electrical transmission/distribution equipment
. Formal training in electrical theory involving voltage induction and grounding of transmission circuits and primary/secondary distribution circuits
· Previous experience working at heights
· Successfully completed the Northeastern Apprenticeship Training (NEAT Certificate) OR the PECO Distribution Aerial Line School
TLM Apprentice
. Past experience with construction and/or maintenance of electrical transmission/distribution equipment.
. Previous experience working at heights.
. Secondary restoration experience
. Training in electrical theory involving primary or secondary distribution.
Prior to Hire:
Advanced Hire TLM
This is an Advanced Hire position and final employment decisions will be determined by meeting the job qualifications above, in addition to successfully completing and passing all pre-employment aptitude tests, training assessments, medical evaluations and physicals; including but not limited to:
· pre-employment transmission skills assessments administered by the PECO Training Department
TLM Apprentice
Final employment decisions will be determined by meeting the job qualifications in addition to successfully completing and passing all aptitude tests, medical standards, physical evaluations, and fitness programs. Upon completion of 42-month progression training, employees will be placed in OHT work group covering the PECO Energy system. This position is expected to begin with entrance into Transmission Line School in the summer of 2024.
Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at DandI@exeloncorp.com.
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