Distribution Technician North Side

About the role

Duquesne Light Company provides electric energy to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania. The company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and values the unique differences and experiences of its employees.

Under general supervision, the Distribution Technician performs design and field work related to customer service and the development, rehabilitation, or alteration of distribution and subtransmission systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and field work on overhead and simple underground distribution facilities, primarily alterations to existing circuits and extensions to serve new customers.
• Work on overhead jobs typically limited to 5 poles.
• Add overhead transformers and split secondary banks; design new overhead distribution and service; and provide simple overhead or underground service from a pole in an overhead area.
• Upgrade overhead transformers, complete cover-up jobs, and replace like-for-like overhead equipment, including Intellirupter replacement work.
• Perform work related to third-party attachments, including DLC-owned telecom outside of substation fences, and the rehabilitation of overhead and underground subtransmission facilities.
• When assigned, provide service to customers from the subtransmission system.

Key facts

• The role involves design and field work on distribution system projects.
• Overhead jobs will typically be limited to 5 poles.
• The company serves more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.