Electric Distribution Technician 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

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.