October 6, 2025
Electric Energy Jobs

Distribution Service Tech - Trainee

Organization:
PPL Corporation
Region:
Canada, Pennsylvania, Lancaster
End of contest:
January 3, 2026
Type:
Full time
Category:
Distribution
Description
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

  1. Specifies design for single phase and three phase overhead and underground facilities per training curriculum according to specifications and defined compatible units.
  2. Prepares corrective maintenance, failed equipment and pole replacement work orders for overhead and underground facilities
  3. Works with other utility companies, municipalities, corporations and authorities regarding joint use of distribution facilities
  4. Prepares work orders, sketches, right-of-way requests, permit requests and estimate Generates work orders in appropriate company systems and computer tools.
  5. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to meet with customers to satisfy project needs and service complaints.
  6. Determines customer obligations from Standard Practice Instructions for contracts, costs, billing and accounting purposes.
  7. Performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary.

Qualifications

  1. 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. 
  2. Successful completion of the company's Training and Development Program for Distribution Service Technicians.
  3. Licensed to operate a motor vehicle

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Contact

PPL Corporation

Two N Ninth St

Allentown

Pennsylvania United States

www.pplweb.com