The job is for a Yard Worker / Maintenance Worker at an electric power company who helps maintain substations and facility grounds.
Main Responsibilities:
- Cut grass, wood, and shrubs and apply weed control.
- Help keep substations and company properties clean and organized.
- Perform general cleaning like washing windows, sweeping floors, and removing trash.
- Assist with snow and ice removal from walkways.
- Submit daily work logs and reports.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must obtain a Pennsylvania Class B driver’s license within one year.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and instructions.
Pay: Starting at $28.63 per hour.
Full 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.
Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!
Starting rate: $28.63/hour
Overall Purpose:
Under direct supervision of a Yard Group Leader or Supervisor in charge of scheduled, mobile workers at a facility, to perform grass, wood and shrub cutting, yard slaging, snow removal and salting, general good housekeeping and related work.
Job Duties:
- Receives and follows instructions in substation and other facilites’ clearance, safety, and operating procedures.
- Assists in maintaining the substation, facility or other properties in a clean, orderly condition.
- Performs: grass, wood and shrub cutting; application of weed control materials, insecticides and fertilizers.
- Assists in repair and restoration of yard grades, slag surfaces and drainage installations.
- Performs cleaning duties such as: washing of facility interiors, removal of rubbish; washing windows, cleaning exterior grounds, walks, driveways and yards; sweeping, mopping, waxing floors; and, other general cleaning duties as assigned.
- Assists in the removal of snow and ice from walkways.
- Submits daily logs of the work performed including data entry and other reports of work performed and unusual conditions observed.
- Performs other work as required and assigned.
Education / Experience Requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalent required
- Within one year must obtain a State of Pennsylvania Drivers License, Class B,
with endorsements.
