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Exelon Line School UG Apprentice in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania
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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.
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Primary Purpose
Line School Underground Apprentice
Primary Purpose of the position: Perform duties related to the construction, maintenance and service of energized facilities in all phases of Underground transmission and distribution. This includes all new, scheduled, routine maintenance and emergency work.
NOTE: Following successful completion of line school employees will be placed through the PECO system based on business needs in order to complete 42 month apprenticeship to become a First Class Mechanic.
Primary Duties
Major Accountabilities:
Responsibilities are related to the construction, maintenance and service of energized facilities in all phases of transmission and distribution equipment. Work includes work out of aerial equipment; work in confined and enclosed spaces and outside under all weather conditions; operation of various types of mechanized equipment and vehicles, and work on energized electrical equipment. Required to work emergency and storm situations and must be available for overtime and shift work. Required to perform glove-hand work as scheduled. First class mechanic may work alone or be assigned to work with other splicers of lower classifications without the direct supervision of a higher level classification.
Minimum Qualifications
Position Requirements:
Ability to perform the following task in a Safe & Productive Manner:
Ability to work with molten solder, compounds, and all elements of cable splicing (Training provided)
Perform work at heights of a ladder or from an aerial lift device
Valid Driver's license with acceptable driving record, and ability to obtain a commercial driver's license within four months of starting employment
High School diploma or equivalent.
Passed or ability to pass the EEI Aptitude Qualifying exam.
Apply heavy rigging techniques.
Perform excavating of earth and concrete over energized facilities
Ability to work in confined and enclosed spaces and outside under all weather conditions
Ability to work in stressful situations.
Respirator fit test qualifications and safe weight requirements maintained.
11.Must be able to respond to off hour/emergency calls.
- Ability to pass all the medical examinations: Respirator, CDL and physicals.
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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