T&D Mobile Worker (Raccoon)

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!

Department: Operations

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Starting rate: $27.80

Job Responsibilities:

Under semi-direct supervision as scheduled performs the following Step 1 duties:

• Operate and maintain equipment necessary to successfully perform assigned tasks; equipment includes but is not limited to small hand tools dollies carts lift gates man lifts pressure sprayers fork trucks vehicles weedwackers snow blowers bobcats lawn mowers and farm tractor.
• Performs manual duties such as flagging pole numbering digging holesrigging insulator cleaning loading unloading lifting and moving heavy materials supplying workmen with tools and material and similar manual tasks.
• Drive a truck and/or equipment to and from job locations transporting employees equipment supplies and materials as directed.
• Performs minor servicing and repair work on truck and equipment.
• Checks material carried in the truck and notifies supervisor of material requirements. Arranges and stores material in an orderly manner.
• Sweeps scrubs waxes and cleans floors in Company facilities.
• Washes and cleans windows toilet facilities and performs similar cleaning and miscellaneous painting jobs.
• Operates power driven cleaning equipment as required.
• Collects and disposes of rubbish.
• Mows lawns performs general landscaping gathers and disposes of debris accumulated at Company facilities.
• Keeps sidewalks parking lots and pavements cleaned of snow dirt and ice.
• Replaces burned out light bulbs.
• Performs data entry and other work as required or assigned.
  

Step 4 Special Duties:

• Operates state-of-the-art equipment to inspect and test poles.
• Uses tools materials and techniques necessary to reinforce identified deteriorated poles.
• Patrols facilities on foot or by vehicle inspects rights-of-way posts circuit identification and hazard warning signs. Inspects poles crossarms and other distribution installations and equipment being alert for recognizing and promptly reporting hazardous faulty or unwarranted conditions.
• Reports any situations that may affect the continuity of service including damaged insulators slack line conductors crossed secondary lines worn insulation faulty or deteriorated poles tree interference damaged or faulty meters defective brackets and similar items.
• Generates reports either manually or through state-of-the-art equipment and provides rough pencil sketches as required.
• Reports cases where accessibility to Company right-of-way is obstructed.
• Performs other work as required or as assigned.
  

Education/Experience Requirements:

Must possess a high school education or equivalent.

Must have a basic understanding of transmission distribution substations and metering equipment.

Must have a valid PA drivers have the physical ability to lift and carry materials supplies trash and equipment up to 50 pounds within OSHA lifting guides and be physically able to withstand rigors of weather and terrain. This will include navigating on foot while carrying necessary equipment.

Must be able to use computer to record test results.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship without discrimination because of race age sex color religion national origin disability sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis as defined by applicable law and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including but not limited to hiring compensation benefits terms and conditions of employment opportunities for promotion transfer layoffs return from a layoff training and development and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings commitment is to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening apply for a position or participate in the interview process connect with us at and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.