Helper Underground

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, 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.

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Primary Purpose

Assigned to the Underground Department, to perform the less-skilled operations under direct supervision as a member of a crew in connection with the construction, repair, or maintenance of the underground systems; to assist crew members of higher grade; and to perform related work as assigned.
Primary Duties

• To load, unload, and hoist, lower or move materials and equipment; and to assist in assembling and setting up equipment in preparation for job operations.
• To perform such manual work as digging and backfilling, removing dirt and debris, mixing cement, lifting manhole covers and concrete slabs, cutting cable, rodding and cleaning ducts, cleaning manholes and vaults, cutting weeds, and shoveling snow.
• To drive trucks with or without trailers; and to operate trailer-mounted and portable power equipment, excepting power driven cable reeling equipment, pole� hole diggers, and concrete breakers when breaking ducts around cables.
• To perform minor assembling and dismantling operations such as installing hardware, installing ground rods, and assembling such equipment as air pressure kits and hydraulic lug compressor kits; and to install and remove hardware, equipment, bends, risers, and accessories.
• To assist in such operations as installing and removing fireproofing materials, corrosion preventives, equipment enclosures, and cable supports, and in boring or pipe installation operations.
• As assigned within their qualifications, to act as a watch; to safeguard the public; and to protect Company property.
• To act as an attendant to monitor workers in an enclosed space, to rescue and summon aid in an emergency and to monitor the work site; to place safety equipment and warning devices; and to operate safety devices such as an explosimeter.

 
Job Scope

This position requires participation in the local union and payment of union dues.
Minimum Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Satisfactory completion of prescribed training prior to assignment to this classification.
• Successful completion of prescribed examination.
• Obtain and maintain CDL and valid medical certification. NOTE TO INTERNAL BIDDERS: Proof of CDL or CDL Permit is required PRIOR TO SELECTION CALL to be considered eligible. MAKE SURE YOUR FLS HAS YOUR CURRENT PERMIT OR CDL IN KELMER
• ELIGIBITY RULES FOR INTERNAL BIDDERS if posted as Informational: - ALL COMED PHYSICAL LOCAL 15 EMPLOYEES AT THE "B" LEVEL CLASSIFICATIONS (example of B level would be on page 122 of the ComEd CBA) WHO ARE NOT IN AN AUTOMATIC PROMOTIONAL SERIES. - Pass CAST Testing, as required - Pass qualifying schools, as required - Employees who have previously failed to meet the requirements of a maximum of two (2) times from a previous school/class (i.e., self-dropped, instructor dropped, or failure) are NOT eligible to attend.
• ELIGIBITY RULES FOR INTERNAL BIDDERS if posted as Promotion: - ALL COMED PHYSICAL and CLERICAL LOCAL 15 EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING SSG & PROBATIONARY, UP TO AND INCLUDING "B" LEVEL CLASSIFICATIONS (example of B level would be on page 122 of the ComEd CBA) WHO ARE NOT IN AN AUTOMATIC PROMOTIONAL SERIES.� CLERICAL EMPLOYEES IN JOB CLASSIFICATIONS�BELOW�THE MINIMUM RATE OF PAY OF THE GENERAL CLERK 1 LEVEL. - Pass CAST Testing, as required - Pass qualifying schools, as required - Employees who have previously failed to meet the requirements of a maximum of two (2) times from a previous school/class (i.e., self-dropped, instructor dropped, or failure) are NOT eligible to attend.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Pole Climbing experience
• 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: $24.27/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.