Step 01. Pay
Dayton Power & Light Lineman Pay and Salary Information
The average hourly pay for a Journeyman Lineman at Dayton Power & Light is $38.76. Dayton Power & Light offers superior financial benefits for employees and their family members.

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Dayton Power & Light is hiring linemen. Dayton Power & Light is listed among major U.S. utilities supporting essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities. Roles on the team support that infrastructure work.
Step 01. Pay
The average hourly pay for a Journeyman Lineman at Dayton Power & Light is $38.76. Dayton Power & Light offers superior financial benefits for employees and their family members.
Step 02. Apprentice
The Apprentice Lineman at Dayton Power & Light assists Journeyman Lineman and the Foreman while in training and learning the trade. Responsible for performing diversified work related to the construction and maintenance of poles, power lines, auxiliary facilities, and equipment for the distribution of electricity. Provide technical skills needed for the operation and maintenance of reliable electrical services for the consumer, completing jobs with quality and timeliness
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman at Dayton Power & Light Comply with all testing procedures and strictly adhere to company policies using careful judgment, Check in testing candidates, verify identification, and explain the exam process, Proctor / invigilate candidates while testing and Complete light housekeeping duties such as vacuuming the floors and sanitizing keyboards after each candidate has finished their examination.
Step 04. Hiring
Dayton Power & Light Lineman High school diploma or equivalent is required, Minimum of 1 year customer service experience is preferred and Must be flexible in work hours and days.
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