Utility Construction & Maintenance Apprentice (4th Yr)(Substation) - Met-Ed - Easton, Pa Distribution Employee Type: Reg Full Time (FT) Requisition ID: 15087 FirstEnergy at a Glance FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nations largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a diverse generating fleet with a total capacity of nearly 17,000 megawatts. About the Opportunity This is an open position with Met-Ed, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.[ME] Partial Job Requirements (Complete requirements are outlined in the Job Specifications.) Under direct supervision does construction and maintenance work on energized secondaries and on dead primary conductors, structures and equipment. Under close supervision does work on or near energized primary conductors, structures, and equipment up to and including 5KV. Will be required to install instrument transformers; install, remove, connect or disconnect electric meters and services; and do switching of all voltages. Performs other related or lesser skilled duties for which they are qualified or have received proper instruction or direction, including driving and operation of all equipment, except bulldozers, Caterpillar tractors with front and overhead loaders, rubber-tired loaders, all types of cranes, graders, heavy duty cable plowing equipment, hydraulic digging machines, heavy duty trenchers, backhoes with front-end loader and pole hole diggers. Will be required, given the proper training, to work alone or with personnel of equal or lesser classification. Must become familiar with Companys Safety Rules, methods of resuscitation on or off the ground, and be able to render practical First Aid. Must possess a valid Automobile Operators License and must obtain a valid Commercial Drivers License or equivalent within the probationary period. Must be willing and able to work extra and/or irregular hours; under unusual or special working conditions and surroundings and away from home base for extended periods of time. Normal health, physiques and sensory functions, including color perception, near/distant visual acuity and hearing as required to perform the job duties. Strength and dexterity adequate to safely perform all the duties of this classification. Must have three years as a UC&M Apprentice (or the equivalent) As a UC&M Apprentice (4 th Year) must successfully complete the training and must complete one year of service in the Utility C&M Man-Apprentice (4 th Year) classification. As a UC&M Apprentice (4 th Year), must successfully complete the training and testing for the Utility C&M -1 st Class. Company employees who successfully bid into the EC&M AMP and fail to advance to the next level shall be reassigned within the jurisdiction of the local union to an entry-level position or any vacancy that has not been filled through posting for which he/she is qualified. Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time. Safety Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards. Position Classification Bargaining Unit FirstEnergy Human Resources Team Nearest Major Market: Allentown Job Segment: Apprentice, Construction, Hydraulics, Utility, Architecture, Engineering, Entry Level, Energy