Fully Qualified Lineman/Linewoman

Requisition: 83638

PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Salary Range: $ 58.062 - $ 59.804

Work Location Category: Onsite

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.
Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

We know life isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is work. That’s why we offer flexible work options depending on the role.
In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of three work location categories:
1. Onsite – roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily.
2. Hybrid fixed – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week
3. Hybrid flexible – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

IBEWE 94

As the employee becomes qualified through acquired experience and training performs the work required in the construction, operation, maintenance, and removal of transmission and distribution lines on wood poles, including work on iron poles, isolated towers and mats or vaults, which may be energized but not above 13-kV primary distribution voltage. Check general operation of assigned vehicle and associated equipment and perform other similar or less skilled work of the occupational group. Incumbent will be expected to respond to off hour work (i.e., schedule and call out / standby for regular work and storms and may be required to work shifts outside the normal workday filling in for Trouble-shooters in operations.).

Projects and Construction has reporting locations in the Northern and Southern Zones. For Northern Zone the reporting locations are Elmwood Park, Plainfield, Paterson and North Arlington and for Southern Zone the reporting locations are Blackwood, Monmouth Junction, South Plainfield and Hamilton. Assigned work location depends on workload and business need.

*Sign on bonus available for qualified applicants who successfully complete the pre-employment process and meet the time requirement for bonus eligibility. Hire must stay in Fully Qualified Lineperson or Troubleshooter classification for 24 Months to retain Hiring Bonus. Hiring Bonus paid out after 12 months of employment.

• Perform work on de-energized lines and assists Linemen/Linewomen on energized secondary lines.
• Transfer construction, change insulators, cross arms, pins, and make other similar repairs on energized 13kV pole line transmission circuits.
• Construct, install, remove and maintain items such as, but not limited to: Poles, crossarms, guy wires, and line hardware.
• Install, sag, remove and maintain line conductors including splicing, tapping, and the making of dead ends; install, remove and maintain messengers; install and remove aerial cables and cable laterals on poles.
• Trim trees.
• Make complete inspections of construction performing such work as tighten hardware, tie in conductors, and change insulators and pins.
• Make voltage and load tests on energized distribution circuits or equipment.
• Locate faults on 13 and 26 kV transmission and on distribution circuits, including associated equipment.
• Under the supervision of an engineer or supervisor, make special tests on distribution equipment and phase-out or parallel distribution circuits and equipment.
• Perform any work required on isolated towers, install, remove and maintain distribution, 13 and 26 kV conductors and accessories on tower lines.
• Serve as Troubleshooter.
• Replace secondary fuses on poles or on customers’ installations.
• Perform other similar or less skilled work of the occupational group.

Must meet the Company's "General Requirements"; and in addition:

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Need to have successfully completed a recognized apprentice program and be a first class journeyman lineperson. Be able to perform maintenance and repair work safely and without causing interruption to service.
• Have a good practical knowledge of the purpose and functioning of the overhead transmission and distribution system, and the electrical apparatus used in connection therewith; and a general knowledge of the layout of transmission and distribution circuits in the area in which he/she works.
• Become familiar with the procedure and rules governing the ordering out, tagging and releasing of circuits and the Company's system of circuit designation for identification.
• Acquire a good working knowledge of the Company's overhead line construction methods and practices. Be proficient in the application of pole top resuscitation, and other approved methods of artificial respiration.
• Be alert in avoiding accidents and observing hazards. Be approved by the Joint Employee Qualification Committee after passing the written tests and physical assessments, DOT Physical Examination, and Background investigation/Drug Screening.
• Be able to follow instructions and perform routine operations. Have mechanical aptitude. Have the physical characteristics to enable him/her to climb and work on structures and poles.
• Know how to read construction prints and make simple field sketches. Understand the application of hoists, tackle, and knots used in line construction and maintenance work and the care of tools commonly used in line construction and maintenance work.
• Know how to identify and use all material, tools, and equipment commonly used on line work.
• Prepare for and pass the Class ‘A’ CDL driving test within the first year of employment.
• Provide certifications and licenses. DOT testing is required for this safety-sensitive position.
• Must possess a U.S. driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Note: This is a safety-sensitive position. DOT testing is required.

Desired

• A valid Class ‘A’ Commercial Driving License (CDL) but a valid Class ‘B’ CDL candidate (21 years or older) will be considered.

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing.
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI.

PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.
PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position, please call 973-430-3845 or email accommodations@pseg.com.
If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.
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