Electrical Distribution Technology Program (Lineworker Training)
Full Time
Woods Run, PA
Posted
Job description
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.
Program Description:
The Electrical Distribution Technology (EDT) program is a joint partnership between Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) and Duquesne Light Company (DLC) to provide training in the basic skills, knowledge, and abilities applicants would need to apply for skilled craft positions in the electric utility industry.
The EDT program consists of a fast paced and challenging curriculum that incorporates practical application of safety concepts and established work practices in the Overhead, Underground, and Substation Maintenance crafts with college level academic courses in computers, math and electrical theory. This is a full-time program where students will attend classes Monday thru Friday, both day and evening, to complete the 1 year, 32 credit course; receiving a Certificate in Electrical Distribution Technology. DLC is offering scholarships for the EDT class. Students will also obtain their PA Class A CDL during the program. Upon graduation, students who excelled during the program and demonstrated the right skills and attitudes will be considered for employment with Duquesne Light through its standard hiring practices for careers in roles such as Lineworkers and Sr. Operators.
Internship Responsibilities:
While participating in the EDT Program, student will participate in a mix of hands-on and academic courses. There will be 2 paid internships at the end of each semester. The first internship will last for 5 week and is paid at $32.54 an hour. The second internship is 11 weeks long and is paid at $35.67 an hour. During these two internships, students will be working alongside our crews in the field where they will be assisting the crews with their daily work.
Post-Graduation Opportunities:
Upon completion of the EDT Program, student will be considered for full-time employment with benefits in roles such as a Journey Lineworker or Sr Operator. This line of work involves the construction, maintenance, operations, removal and inspection of the transmission and distribution system (energized or de-energized) and associated equipment. Sr Operators are the first line of defense when trouble arises on the overhead and underground transmission, distribution and street lighting systems and can perform switching in substations.
Selection Process:
DLC Student Selection Process (you must be recommended or pass at each step in order to advance to the next in the process)
Application - You must apply to this posting and submit a resume to be considered for the program. Other submissions outside of this process will not be accepted.
CAST Test - Prospective students must achieve a minimum passing score on the standardized Edison Electrical Institute (EEI) Construction and Skilled Trades Test (CAST) assessing abilities in Graphical Arithmetic, Mechanical Concepts, Reading for Comprehension, and Mathematical Usage. Below is a link to the practice CAST test with an unlimited number of tries to get familiar with the concepts:
https://secure.eei.org/eeitests/onlineproducts/
USERNAME: DuquesneLight1
PASSWORD: DuquesneLight1
Other CAST test prep materials available here.
Wood Pole Tryout - Candidates that pass the CAST test will be invited to complete a 3-day (7:00am-3:30pm) tryout where they will receive instruction and be assessed on basic tool identification, knot tying, pole climbing, and introduction to confined space. Candidates must receive a passing score in order to advance in the selection process.
Attend an Exploration Day where you can tour the training facility, meet current EDT students and trainers, see live demos & become familiar with wood pole climbing requirements.
Drug Screens - During the Wood Pole Tryout, drug screens will be administered.
Interview - Prospective students will participate in a 30 minute face-to-face professional interview with Duquesne Light leadership.
Background Screens – All students must receive negative results from a drug screen and have satisfactory results of a criminal background check, a social media check, education and prior work experience verification in order to enter the program.
Other Steps in the process:
Enrollment - Prospective students are encouraged to complete the application for admission to CCAC as early in the process as possible to avoid delays in paperwork should they be selected for the program. The online form can be found here.
Placement Testing - CCAC will review transcripts and/or conduct placement testing before enrollment into the program as needed.
Must be fully vaccinated to enter program
Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical - Students will need to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to successfully complete the EDT program.
Deadline to apply - May 13, 2023
Program dates - August 2023 to July 2024
More information on the EDT program and other career opportunities can be found here.
Duquesne Light Company 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 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's commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.
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