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Allegheny Contracting

Pipeline utility contractor focusing on safety

Traveling Transmission Technician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Entry
Ridgway, PA, USA
In PersonRoutinely travel for work.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • A valid driver’s license is required, and the driving record must be satisfactory to the insurance company before operating a company vehicle.
  • A valid DOT physical card is required; the company reimburses the physical expense upon receipt of a receipt and copy of the medical card for the personnel file.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and willingness to submit to random drug and alcohol testing.
  • Ability to perform manual and skilled labor safely and correctly.
  • Ability to handle materials and lift 50 pounds.
  • Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to remain alert to hazards and react appropriately when needed.
  • Ability to travel routinely.
  • Successful completion of basic safety and flagger training.
  • Successful completion of Operator Qualification and job-specific training.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with setting up and tearing down work zones as needed.
  • Maintain a safe work zone and represent the company professionally and courteously to the general public and customers.
  • Properly care for assigned equipment.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.
  • Assist with spotting.
  • Use hand tools, bolt up flanges, and perform high torquing.
Desired Qualifications
  • Class A commercial driver’s license.
  • Basic rigging skills.
  • Civil or carpentry skills.
  • Qualification in all measures of applying and repairing above- and below-ground coatings.
  • Ability to safely operate heavy equipment regularly.

About the company

Allegheny Contracting, LLC provides pipeline and utility contracting services with a strong emphasis on safety for commercial, industrial, governmental, and public utility clients in the oil and gas and land development sectors in Ridgway, Pennsylvania. It carries out on-site pipeline work such as directional drilling, trenching, and related utilities using teams that follow client specifications, regulatory requirements, and safety standards. The company differentiates itself through a solid safety record, active industry involvement, and third-party verifications, including memberships in the Northeast Gas Association and the National Utility Contractor's Association, as well as ISNETWORLD and the Better Business Bureau. Its goal is to deliver reliable utility contracting with high-quality workmanship while prioritizing safety and client satisfaction across diverse markets.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Ridgway, Pennsylvania

Founded

1997

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What believers are saying

  • Allegheny posted openings in Ridgway, York, State College, and Altoona during August 2026.
  • Its careers page on August 20, 2026 emphasized unwavering safety protocols.
  • PHMSA’s January 22, 2026 DIMP bulletin increases compliance-driven demand for pipe repair.

What critics are saying

  • Allegheny depends on natural gas utility capital spending and regulatory inspection cycles.
  • Precision’s ownership can squeeze autonomy, pricing, and integration by 2026.
  • A serious safety incident or PHMSA enforcement could halt field work and destroy trust.

What makes Allegheny Contracting unique

  • Allegheny combines gas transmission integrity repairs with distribution replacement across Mid-Atlantic and Midwest.
  • Its crews perform hot tapping, stoppling, coating, welding, and composite wrapping.
  • Brent Buehler stayed after MPE and Precision’s August 22, 2024 acquisition.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

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6 month growth

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PR Newswire
Aug 22nd, 2024
MPE Partners Acquires Allegheny Contracting

MPE Partners and its portfolio company Precision Pipeline Services announced the acquisition of Allegheny Contracting, a provider of technical utility services for the natural gas market in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. The acquisition aims to enhance service offerings and support growth. Allegheny's Founder and CEO, Brent Buehler, and its management team will continue to lead the company. The deal also follows the prior acquisition of SabCon Underground, reinforcing MPE's commitment to utility services.