Dist Service Tech - Trainee

PPL Corporation; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Electric Utilities in Hazleton is seeking a Distribution Service Technician to join the IBEW Local 1600 union team. The role focuses on designing and maintaining overhead and underground facilities, preparing work orders, and coordinating with customers and stakeholders to meet project needs.

The starting hourly rate is $42.606 with potential overtime. Candidates must complete required tests and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Two-year engineering or engineering technology degree from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of the company's Training and Development Program for Distribution Service Technicians.
• Licensed to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Specifies design for single-phase and three-phase overhead and underground facilities per specs.
• Prepares corrective maintenance, failed equipment and pole replacement work orders.
• Coordinates with other utility companies, municipalities, and authorities on joint use of distribution facilities.
• Prepares work orders, sketches, right-of-way requests, permit requests and estimates; generates work orders in company systems.
• Collaborates with customers and stakeholders to meet project needs and service requirements.
• Determines customer obligations from standard practice instructions for contracts, costs, billing and accounting.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Two-year Engineering or Engineering Technology degree (accredited)

Job description

Company Summary Statement

PPL Electric Utilities delivers safe, reliable and affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses throughout its 29-county service territory in eastern and central Pennsylvania. Through smart investments and innovation, it has built one of the most advanced electric grids in the United States. And, with over a century of expertise, PPL Electric remains focused on continuing to build the utility of the future, today. Regularly ranking among the country’s best utility companies for reliability and customer satisfaction, PPL Electric has won numerous awards, including 30 J.D. Power Awards for providing top-quality service to residential and business customers. PPL Electric is a major employer and an active supporter of the communities it serves. Empowering employees, community members and initiatives across its service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability, and wellbeing.

Overview

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 $42.606 with the potential for overtime. This position will be based out of PPLs Hazelton Service Center.

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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 Qualifications

Candidates 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 identitiy and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.

Basic Qualifications

• 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 Distribuiton Service Technicians.
• Licensed to operate a motor vehicle.