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.
Are you in?Primary Purpose:
Observes and assists in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and modification of Pepco's fiber optic communications networks.
Primary Duties:
- Assists higher classified employees with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and modification of Pepco's fiber optic communications networks.
- Assists higher classified employees working with other departments and contractors engaged in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and modification of Pepco's fiber optic communications networks.
- Assists higher classified employees investigating reports of trouble on communications equipment in power plants, substations, vehicles or field locations. Inspects and locates malfunctioning components, makes necessary adjustments or repairs.
- Assists higher classified employees inspecting and calibrating various special Company electronic/communications test equipment such as: OTDR, light meters and transmitters, fiber identifiers and other associated equipment used to maintain, upgrade and troubleshoot the fiber optic networks.
- Assists and performs special field, shop or laboratory tests as assigned.
- Assist higher classified employees making annual inspections of fiber optic network test and splice equipment to include OTDR, Fusion splice equipment and other test equipment.
- Attends training classes and studies technical manuals, drives Company vehicles and operates all Company radio and communications equipment.
- Assembles, loads, unloads, carries, places in position and distributes test equipment, tools and materials to higher classified employees, as needed. Operates test apparatus and related instruments as directed.
- Cleans, lubricates and maintains test equipment, tools and other shop stock. Maintain good housekeeping in work areas and ensures shop/field/truck stock supplies are kept at adequate levels.
- Sets up barricades and performs other related general housekeeping functions necessary to maintain safe work areas.
- Performs other directed assignments as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Possess general knowledge of electric and electronic principles as related to Company communications and associated protective control systems.
- Ability to learn work methods and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to use various test equipment, instruments, hand tools, etc.
- Possess working knowledge of applicable Company safety regulations and general First-Aid methods.
- Possess a valid state issued motor vehicle operators permit.
- Ability to read, write and speak English.
- Obtain valid FCC 2nd Class General Radio Operators License (GROL)
- Work requires continuous physical activity, sometimes of a strenuous nature. Some shift work and overtime required.
- Activity � climbing ladders, pulling, or pushing and lifting up to 75 lbs., driving, sitting, squatting, bending, twisting, or kneeling, standing, walking.
- Works on energized equipment in dirty, noisy, dimly lit areas, ranging from very hot to very cold temperatures. Hands and arms used simultaneously accompanied by a high degree of manual dexterity. Possess good hearing and vision.
Preferred Qualifications:
2 years' experience in telecommunications, electrical or related field or 2 years' trade school or higher education studies.
Benefits:
- Hourly rates will be paid in accordance with terms of the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience or collective bargaining agreement: $30.26/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.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, For contractors, Shift work