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Journey Lineworker - Penn Hills
Duquesne Light Company
Provides safe, reliable electric service and drives regional clean‑energy transition in SW Pennsylvania.
Performs installation, maintenance, and repair of energized/ de‑energized power lines and related equipment.
7d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Pittsburgh, PA
Field
Company Size
1,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Utility
Energy efficiency programs
Distribution line maintenance
Transmission line maintenance
Tree planting
Customer service
Customer claims
Outage reporting
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Energy
Electric Transmission
Electric Distribution
Infrastructure
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
transformer install
service lines
conductor installation
switching ops
cable installation
emergency repair
Installs, removes and replaces transformers and associated devices and equipment using Hot Stick methods or other approved equipment and methods.
Installs, removes, repairs, and maintains service lines to customers, including the installation and removal of meters.
Installs, removes and maintains energized transmission and distribution conductors and accessories on poles and towers 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, transfers and replaces communication cable system.
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, repairs and maintains street lighting circuits, transformers, fixtures and lamps and performs group street light replacement.
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.
Ensures that all material removed from service is returned to the division for proper disposition.
Connects and disconnects energized, conductor taps using Hot Stick or other approved equipment and methods.
Responsible for performing assigned duties in a safe and responsible manner so that employees and the public are safeguarded at all times.
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.
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.
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.
Assists in making load checks on transformers and distribution circuits.
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.
At times, directs the work of equal or lesser grade employees.
Trims trees, paints, installs cement, performs minor maintenance/repairs and does similar work.
Utilizing optimal crew size, performs all work in accordance with applicable safety procedures, being particularly watchful of the safety of other employees.
Handles trouble and emergency calls, locating and isolating faults in transmission and distribution circuits, transformers and other equipment and makes necessary repairs
What you bring
cast
high school
utility training
driver's license
750v experience
safety knowledge
Must pass the company administered standardized aptitude test (CAST)
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Ability to interpret and work from operating maps and prints.
Must have satisfactorily completed the validated training program for Utility Worker (average estimated time three years).
Obtains and maintains appropriate driver's license and required endorsements associated with the job requirements.
Must have worked for one full year as a fully qualified Utility Worker
Tact and good judgment in dealing with customers and the public.
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.
Demonstrated knowledge of equipment used and of the most efficient operating methods. Must qualify on appropriate equipment.
Thorough knowledge of safety regulations and practices.
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