Sr. Lineworker - Raccoon

Overview

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

Starting rate: $56.91/Hour

No. of positions: 1

Under general supervision, plans and performs duties (in a safe and efficient manner) associated with the construction, maintenance, operations, removal and inspection on the transmission and distribution system (energized or de-energized) and associated equipment. This includes overhead and underground.

• 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 tag 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 underground systems, including splicing aerial cables 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…