Job Description
Who We Are:
We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.
Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.
We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).
In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.
Are you in?Primary Purpose:
Respond to trouble calls and perform work of an overhead electrician by restoring service, perform maintenance and construction work, and perform switching operations on the transmission and distribution systems; instruct and train an Overhead Electrician when assigned to assist; assign and coordinate work so as to properly safeguard employees, the public, and the property of customers and the Company; and perform related work as assigned.
Primary Duties:
- Restoring service or eliminating trouble on the transmission and distribution systems, including customers equipment, involving determining the equipment at fault and making permanent or temporary repairs by performing such work as cutting conductors in the clear, replacing or repairing poles and attachments, conductors, transformers, and other devices and equipment, transferring loads to other circuits, and connecting emergency transformers and generators
- Performing routine maintenance work on the transmission and distribution system, involving such duties as replacing or repairing poles and attachments, transformers, and other devices and equipment, including temporary grounding, pulling slack, trimming trees, washing insulators, maintaining equipment in designated vaults and electric service stations, and assisting in identifying, testing, and phasing underground lines.
- Performing overhead or underground residential type distribution work and such light construction work as installing or removing services and single-phase meters, installing and removing conductors, poles and attachments, transformers, street lighting fixtures, and other devices and equipment.
- Performing switching operations, under the direction of a dispatcher, on the transmission and distribution system, including street light circuits, and at distribution centers, electric service stations, designated network centers and unattended substations, involving operating such equipment as switches, love line clamps, voltage regulators, circuit breakers, fuses, and other electrical devices.
- Inspecting lines and equipment, distribution centers, electric service stations, and designated network centers, recording instrument readings, and reporting maintenance and repair work needed.
- Instructing and training an Overhead Electrician assigned to assist; and preparing various reports such as hours worked, material and equipment required, work performed, and field repairs needed.
Job Scope:
- Position may be required to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.
- External candidates: This position also requires participation in the local union and payment of union dues. Candidates should only apply that can adhere to the minimum requirements as described above.
Minimum Qualifications:
- FOR INTERNAL BIDDERS, IF POSTED AS LATERAL: EMPLOYEES IN THE FOLLOWING JOB CLASSIFICATIONS ONLY: - OH Elec Spec (ADD06) (Inside) | Job Code 3345 - OH Elec Spec (ADD06) (Outside) | Job Code 3347 ANY OES INTERESTED IN MOVING ANYWHERE WITHIN THE COMED TERRITORY SHOULD BID ON THIS POSTING! Locations will be circulated with the bid list prior to the lateral call.
- FOR INTERNAL BIDDERS, IF POSTED AS PROMOTION: You must have a minimum of 3.5 years' experience as an Overhead Electrician. EMPLOYEES IN THE FOLLOWING JOB CLASSIFICATIONS ONLY: - Ovhd Elect (ADD06) (Inside) | Job Code 3328 - Ovhd Elect (ADD06) (Outside) | Job Code 3330 - OHT Ovhd Elect | Job Code 1893 ANY Overhead Electrician INTERESTED IN MOVING ANYWHERE WITHIN THE COMED TERRITORY SHOULD BID ON THIS POSTING! Locations will be circulated with the bid list prior to the lateral call.
- FOR INTERNAL BIDDERS, IF POSTED AS INFORMATIONAL: ANY ELIGIBLE LOCAL 15 EMPLOYEE WITH 3.5 JOURNEY LEVEL OVERHEAD ELECTRICIAN EXPERIENCE *Locations will be circulated with the bid list prior to the lateral call.
- INTERNAL BIDDERS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE IF: - Lateral - Disability/Restricted Duty � submit medical release prior to selection call stating ability to report full duty within 14 calendar days - Promotion - Disability/Restricted Duty � submit medical release prior to selection call stating ability to report full duty within 21 calendar days
- Pass qualifying schools, as required
- External candidates must have at least 3.5 years of Journeyman Overhead Lineman experience with a thorough understanding of operating and construction standards.
- External candidates: Successful completion of the EEI CAST Test
- External candidates: Successful completion of a technical and behavioral interview
- External candidates: Must be qualified to conduct energized 12kV rubber glove work
- External candidates: Ability to successfully climb a 40ft utility pole
- External candidates must have valid CDL
Benefits:
Benefits - Hourly rates will be paid in accordance with terms of the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience or collective bargaining agreement: $65.20/Hr.
- Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 4%
- 401(k) match and annual company contribution
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 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
- Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- And much more
Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Local area,