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Duquesne Light Company · 2 days ago

Journey Lineworker - Penn Hills

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$55.94/hr - $55.94/hr

4+ years exp

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. The Journey Lineworker role involves planning and performing duties related to the construction, maintenance, and inspection of the transmission and distribution system, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations.

Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy Efficiency

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Installs, removes, replaces and maintains poles, cross arms, conductors, electrical cables, line hardware, insulators or any other plant equipment using Hot Stick or other approved equipment and methods

Installs, removes and replaces transformers and associated devices and equipment using Hot Stick methods or other approved equipment and methods

Installs, removes and maintains energized transmission and distribution conductors and accessories on poles and towers using Hot Stick or other approved equipment and methods

Connects and disconnects energized, conductor taps using Hot Stick or other approved equipment and methods

Performs the necessary switching operations as directed, executes clearances and tags switches, potheads and similar devices

Installs, removes, repairs, and maintains service lines to customers, including the installation and removal of meters

Installs, removes and maintains electrical cables in the underground system. This includes splicing aerial cable and pothead installation other than lead covered cable

Installs, removes, transfers and replaces communication cable system

Assists in making load checks on transformers and distribution circuits

Installs, removes, repairs and maintains street lighting circuits, transformers, fixtures and lamps and performs group street light replacement

Trims trees, paints, installs cement, performs minor maintenance/repairs and does similar work

Handles trouble and emergency calls, locating and isolating faults in transmission and distribution circuits, transformers and other equipment and makes necessary repairs

Inspects, cleans, repairs, and maintains transformers, insulators, switches, lines, cables, potheads, vaults, poles, structures, and similar equipment. Performs necessary replacement work and reports major maintenance requirements

Drives, operates, and utilizes various vehicles including aerial lifts, digger-derricks, tractors, trenching equipment, cranes, conductor tensioning and stringing equipment, air compressors, earth boring machines, winch machines, and other similar vehicles used in the performance of work associated with overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems. Performs all required daily maintenance and operating checks on the equipment and prepares required associated reports

Performs necessary rigging for handling cable reels and for raising and lowering of transformers mid other equipment utilized in overhead and underground work. Assists in loading unloading transporting and handling of this equipment and materials

Ensures that all material removed from service is returned to the division for proper disposition

Utilizing optimal crew size, performs all work in accordance with applicable safety procedures, being particularly watchful of the safety of other employees

At times, directs the work of equal or lesser grade employees

Prepares daily work reports associated with work activities

Responsible for the care and use of assigned vehicles, tools (Hot Stick and other), material and equipment

Responsible for performing assigned duties in a safe and responsible manner so that employees and the public are safeguarded at all times

Performs other work related to the above as required or assigned

Qualification

Hot Stick operationElectrical maintenanceSafety regulations knowledgeUtility Worker trainingCustomer serviceTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Education equivalent to graduation from high school

Must pass the company administered standardized aptitude test (CAST)

Must have satisfactorily completed the validated training program for Utility Worker (average estimated time three years)

Must have worked for one full year as a fully qualified Utility Worker

Must have previously completed and must satisfactorily complete one year of work on conductors or equipment energized above 750 volts under the close supervision of a Supervisor, Senior Hot Stick Lineworker or Unrestricted Hot Stick Lineworker

Thorough knowledge of safety regulations and practices

Ability to interpret and work from operating maps and prints

Tact and good judgment in dealing with customers and the public

Demonstrated knowledge of equipment used and of the most efficient operating methods. Must qualify on appropriate equipment

Obtains and maintains appropriate driver's license and required endorsements associated with the job requirements