Dist Service Tech - Trainee

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

Job summary

A leading utility provider is seeking a candidate for a union position involving field surveys and engineering for overhead and underground facilities. Responsibilities include specifying designs and preparing work orders, as well as interacting with various stakeholders to address project requirements. Candidates should possess a two-year engineering degree and a valid driver's license. This role is based out of Montoursville, PA and offers a starting hourly rate of $41.365, with potential for overtime.

Qualifications

• Must meet basic qualifications and pass required assessments.
• Licensed to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Specifies design for overhead and underground facilities.
• Prepares maintenance and replacement work orders.
• Coordinates with utility companies and municipalities.
• Generates work orders and permits using company systems.
• Meets with customers to address service needs.

Skills

Field surveys and engineering design

Coordination with stakeholders

Work order generation

Education

Two-year Engineering or Engineering Technology degree

Job description

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 $41.365 with the potential for overtime. This position will be based out of PPLs Susquehanna 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

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• *PpEl*