Construction Worker at ComEd

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Excavation, Backfilling, Manual labor, Equipment operation, Construction, Maintenance, Repair, Safety compliance, Flagging, Roadside protection, Pole inspection, Landscaping, Truck driving, Cable handling

Industry

Utilities

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, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 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). We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive. 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 Assigned to various departments, to perform the less-skilled tasks under direct supervision as a member of a crew in connection with the construction, repair and maintenance of the transmission and distribution systems; to assist crew members of a higher grade; and to perform related work as assigned. Primary Duties To perform such work as digging and backfilling via both mechanical and manual excavating, removing dirt and debris, mixing concrete, lifting manhole covers and concrete slabs, cutting cable and wire, rodding and cleaning ducts, and cleaning manholes and vaults. To drive trucks with or without trailers; and to operate trailer-mounted and portable power equipment. To perform assembling and dismantling operations such as installing pole and arm hardware (framing poles on the ground), installing anchors, and assembling such equipment as air pressure kits, and to install and remove hardware, equipment, bends risers, and accessories. To assist with the handling of de-energized cable or wire in preparation of work, not including operating wire stringing or cable pulling machinery, to load, unload, and hoist, lower or move materials and equipment with the use of a handline; and to assist in assembling and setting up equipment in preparation for operations at jobsites. To assist in such operations as installing and removing fire-proofing materials, corrosion preventatives, equipment enclosures and cable supports, and in boring or pipe-pushing operations. To deliver material and equipment to and from job sites as it relates to single job that the crew is currently working on. To act as an Attendant, defined as an employee who is prepared and trained to render assistance whether emergency or work related, for activities such as prevention of energizing of equipment or cables while work is in progress; to guard, but not operate, exposed energized equipment; and to protect Company property and personnel. To perform flagging and roadside protection. As a single person not as member a crew: To perform, from the ground, wood pole inspections that determine integrity and to apply preservatives. As a single person not as member a crew: To landscape at job sites including backfilling and tamping, laying seed and sod, cutting weeds, and to remove snow outside of substations. Other duties as assigned. Job Scope The Construction Worker position is intended to advance into one of the three construction workgroups while providing other career opportunities. This position requires participation in the local union and payment of union dues. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalent Successful completion of the Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) test Possession of Commercial Drivers Instruction permit Successful completion of Company's assessments E-mail may be the only mode of communication and will be used when contacting applicant for testing or interviews, please no phone calls. We regret we cannot contact each applicant individually Preferred Qualifications Completion of a utility training program, such as the program offered at Dawson Technical Institute Military experience Construction (residential, commercial or civil) or skilled trade experience Benefits Hourly rates will be paid in accordance with terms of the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience or collective bargaining agreement: $31.97/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.

Responsibilities

Perform construction, repair, and maintenance tasks on transmission and distribution systems under direct supervision. Responsibilities include manual and mechanical excavation, equipment assembly, and site preparation.