Dist Service Tech – Trainee
The organization, PPL Electric Utilities, is a leading provider of safe, reliable, and cost-effective electricity to over 1.4 million homes and enterprises in eastern and central Pennsylvania. With a strong emphasis on innovative investments, it has constructed one of the most advanced electric grids in the United States. PPL Electric has a long-standing reputation for exceptional reliability and customer satisfaction, having obtained 30 J.D. Power Awards for outstanding service. It actively engages with the communities it serves, demonstrating its commitment through employee empowerment, volunteerism, and investments in education, sustainability, and wellbeing initiatives. The company is currently offering a union position through IBEW Local 1600, based at PPL’s Frackville Service Center, with a starting hourly rate of $40.160 and potential for overtime.
The role involves conducting field surveys and participating in the design and engineering of overhead and underground facilities at different voltage levels, as well as assisting in coordinating their maintenance, operation, and construction. Responsibilities include specifying designs for overhead and underground facilities, preparing work orders for maintenance and equipment replacement, collaborating with utility companies and authorities regarding joint facility use, and interacting with stakeholders to meet customer needs and address service issues. The successful candidate must have a two-year Engineering or Engineering Technology degree from an accredited institution, have completed the company’s Distribuiton Service Technicians Training and Development Program, and hold a valid driver’s license.
In accordance with federal regulations, all successful candidates will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the necessary employment eligibility forms.