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Duquesne Light Company · 5 days ago

Sr. Lineworker - McKeesport

McKeesport, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$56.91/hr - $56.91/hr

5+ years exp

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy. The Sr. Lineworker role involves planning and performing duties associated with the construction, maintenance, and operations of the transmission and distribution system, ensuring safety and efficiency in all tasks.

Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy Efficiency

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Installs, removes, replaces and maintains poles, crossarms, 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 systems. 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

Paints, trims trees, 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 and 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

Plans, assigns, instructs and directs the work of a group of lesser grade employees

Prepares daily work reports associated with work activities and records or directs the recording requirements for work performed by the crew

Follows up and provides checks on the work of the assigned employees performing Hot Stick, or other type work, to ensure that it is done in a satisfactory manner and as scheduled

Assumes responsibility for the care and use of assigned vehicles, tools (Hot Stick and other), material and equipment. Performs or directs the performance of all required daily maintenance and operating checks on the equipment

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

Qualification

Hot Stick LineworkerTransmissionDistributionElectrical Equipment MaintenanceSafety Regulations KnowledgeMetering KnowledgeCable Splicing MethodsCustomer InteractionOperating Maps InterpretationJudgmentTactTeam Leadership

Required

Education equivalent to graduation from high school

Must possess all qualifications of unrestricted Hot Stick Lineworker and must have held the unrestricted position for a minimum of two years

Five or more years experience in the construction, maintenance and operation of the transmission and distribution system

Must have a thorough knowledge of hotstick methods and other approved methods of construction and maintenance of the transmission distribution system

Must have a thorough knowledge of metering, street lighting and service installation

General understanding of the various types of cable in the underground system and familiarity with splicing methods other than lead covered cable

Thorough knowledge of the procedures and rules governing outage requests, tagging and reporting on and off circuits, together with a complete familiarity with the Company's system of circuit designations

Thorough understanding of various switching devices in the overhead and underground system

Ability to recognize and appraise hazardous conditions and be able to take steps to effectively safeguard employees and the public

Familiarity with the construction and maintenance of potheads, and similar equipment

Thorough knowledge of safety regulations and practices

Ability to interpret and work from operating maps and prints

Ability to instruct, plan and direct the work of others

Tact and good judgement 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