Dist Service Tech - Trainee

PPL Corporation; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 47,012 - 66,956; Full time

Job summary

PPL Corporation in Harrisburg is looking for a candidate for a union position in design and engineering. The successful applicant will perform field surveys and manage design assignments for overhead and underground utility facilities. Responsibilities include creating work orders, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have a two-year Engineering degree and a valid driver's license. The starting hourly rate is $41.365, with opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two-year Engineering or Engineering Technology degree program.
• Successful completion of the company's Training and Development Program.
• Licensed to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Specifies design for overhead and underground facilities.
• Prepares corrective maintenance and work orders.
• Collaborates with stakeholders for project needs.
• Generates work orders in company systems.

Skills

Field surveys

Design engineering for overhead and underground facilities

Collaboration with stakeholders

Work order management

Education

Two-year Engineering or Engineering Technology degree

Job description

This is a union position within PPL. The successful candidate will become a member of IBEW Local 1600. The starting hourly rate for this position is $41.365 with the potential for overtime. This position will be based out of PPL's Harrisburg Service Center.

Conducts field surveys and performs assignments associated with the design and engineering of overhead and underground facilities of various voltage levels. Assists in coordinating maintenance, operation and construction of all such facilities.

Responsibilities

• Specifies design for single phase and three phase overhead and underground facilities according to specifications and defined compatible units.
• Prepares corrective maintenance, failed equipment and pole replacement work orders for overhead and underground facilities.
• Works with other utility companies, municipalities, corporations and authorities regarding joint use of distribution facilities.
• Prepares work orders, sketches, right-of-way requests, permit requests and estimates. Generates work orders in appropriate company systems and computer tools.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to meet with customers to satisfy project needs and service complaints.
• Determines customer obligations from Standard Practice Instructions for contracts, costs, billing and accounting purposes.
• Performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary.

Qualifications

Candidate must meet the basic qualifications and pass all required tests or assessments to receive consideration. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.

• Graduate of a two-year Engineering or Engineering Technology degree program from a school/program which has been accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation agency.
• Successful completion of the company's Training and Development Program for Distribution Service Technicians.
• Licensed to operate a motor vehicle.