Dist Service Tech - Trainee
Job in
Blossom Hill, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
Listing for:
PPL Corporation
Apprenticeship/Internship
position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 41365 USD Yearly
USD
41365.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Blossom HillCompany 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
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. This position is located at PPL's Lancaster Service Center.
This is a union position. The successful candidate will be a member of Local IBEW 1600. The starting hourly rate is $41.365 with the potential for overtime.
Responsibilities
Specifies design for single phase and three phase overhead and underground facilities per training curriculum according to specifications and defined compatible units.Prepares corrective maintenance, failed equipment and pole replacement work orders for overhead and underground facilitiesWorks with other utility companies, municipalities, corporations and authorities regarding joint use of distribution facilitiesPrepares work orders, sketches, right-of-way requests, permit requests and estimate 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
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. PPL’s Engineering Aide Qualifying Exam will be used to screen internal candidates who do not meet the minimum entry degree requirements for the position.Successful completion of the company's Training and Development Program for Distribution Service Technicians.Licensed to operate a motor vehicle#J-18808-Ljbffr
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